| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best option London Madrid | Outbound 04/05/26 direct RK2628 02h 25min | Return 22/05/26 direct FR0348 02h 25min |  Ryanair UK |  | £52 | ||
| London Madrid | Outbound 25/05/26 1 Stopover (LUX) LG4594, LG3837 06h 55min | Return 07/06/26 1 Stopover (LUX) LG3838, LG4591 11h 35min |  Luxair | | £357 | ||
| London Madrid | Outbound 25/05/26 direct IB3654 02h 20min | Return 07/06/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) IB1283, LX0456 06h 00min |  Iberia |  | £402 | ||
| London Madrid | Outbound 04/05/26 direct RK2628 02h 25min | Return 22/05/26 direct FR5993 02h 25min | Ryanair UK | | £53 | ||
| London Madrid | Outbound 04/05/26 direct RK2628 02h 25min | Return 22/05/26 direct FR0348 02h 25min | Ryanair UK |  | ? | £66 | |
| London Madrid | Outbound 04/05/26 direct U28019 02h 30min | Return 22/05/26 direct U28018 02h 20min |  easyJet | | £67 | ||
| London Madrid | Outbound 04/05/26 direct U28019 02h 30min | Return 22/05/26 direct U28018 02h 20min | easyJet |  | ? | £75 | |
| London Madrid | Outbound 17/08/26 direct RK2628 02h 25min | Return 15/09/26 direct FR0348 02h 25min | Ryanair UK | | £85 | ||
| London Madrid | Outbound 17/08/26 direct FR0499 02h 30min | Return 15/09/26 direct FR0348 02h 25min |  Ryanair | | ? | £87 | |
| London Madrid | Outbound 17/08/26 direct BA0458 02h 25min | Return 15/09/26 direct BA7060 02h 25min |  British Airways | | ? | £92 |
Stops
- Direct flight
Airline
- Ryanair
- Iberia
- easyJet
- TAP Air Portugal
- KLM
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London to Madrid
Favourite airline: easyJet
57 % of travellers choose to book flights on this route with easyJet, Iberia and TAP Portugal.
easyJet
21 %
Iberia
18 %
TAP Portugal
18 %
Cheapest weekday: Tuesday
On this route, flights are cheapest on Tuesday when a ticket costs £58.00 on average.
Direct flights are cheaper
Direct flights on this route are £17.00 cheaper on average than flights with a stopover.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
02h 40min
10h 00min
14h 35min
£58
£75
£152
The favourite connection is non-stop
64 % of travellers decide to book a direct flight on this route.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
02h 40min, from £58
64 %
1 stopover Lisbon
18h 30min, from £141
11 %
2 stopovers Porto Lisbon
14h 35min, from £152
10 %
Useful information about the flight from London to Madrid
Flights to Madrid from London
Booking a flight from London to Madrid ensures a vibrant stay in a city that combines history, culture and entertainment, attracting tourists all through the year. From world-famous museums and beautiful landmarks to a vibrant nightlife, the capital of Spain is a fascinating and enriching destination.
Best deals on this route will be with low cost carriers, operating from airports such as Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. Madrid hasonly one international airport, Madrid Barajas Airport.
When best book flights from London to Madrid: major events and holidays
As summers tend to be very hot in Madrid, with temperatures climbing up to 40° C, and winters are usually quite cold, when temperatures drop as low as -10° C, the best seasons to visit the city are spring and autumn. Between April and June, as well as from September to October, a mild climate and temperatures of 25° C offer the perfect conditions to enjoy the capital. When it comes to events and holidays, the "Dos de Mayo", organised on 2nd May, is a popular festival with a parade, bullfights, and concerts. The International Jazz Festival, held in October, is a must for music lovers.
Things to know before you travel to Madrid
The cost of life is generally cheaper in Madrid than it is in London. For instance, eating out and drinking, as well as grocery shopping and public transport, are all less expensive than in the British capital. The time in Spain is an hour ahead of the UK (CET).
Local information on arrival
Budget accommodation in Madrid consists of guesthouses or hostels, with a bed costing about EUR 15 a night per person. For a 3-star hotel room, prices are around EUR 80 a night per person. Public transport is cheap in the Spanish capital, whether visitors are taking buses or the metro. A ticket costs approx. EUR 2, while 10 tickets are available at a reduced price of between EUR 12 and EUR 18 depending on the travel zone and transport mode used. Day travelcards can also be purchased, making travelling around even cheaper. When it comes to taxis, the prices are lower than in London.
Important flight information
Flight information: London - Madrid
| Outbound and return from | £51.17 |
|---|---|
| Flight duration | min. 02:15 / max. 02:50 |
| Return flight duration | min. 02:15/ max. 02:30 |
| Distance | 1253 km |
| Flights per week | 189 |
| Departure airport | Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Madrid Barajas (MAD) |
| Destination country | Flights to Spain |
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