Question 1

How long is the flight from Madrid to London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Madrid to London Heathrow typically takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 4 hours 40 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Madrid to London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Madrid to London Heathrow, with an average of around 7 to 8 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways and Iberia. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Madrid to London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Madrid to London Heathrow are operated by, among others, British Airways and Iberia. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Brussels Airlines (via Brussels) and TAP Portugal (via Lisbon). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Madrid to London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Madrid to London Heathrow operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Madrid to London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

From Madrid to London Heathrow there are on average around 7 to 8 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Madrid to London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

From Madrid to London Heathrow there are around 49 to 50 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Madrid to London Heathrow depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Madrid to London Heathrow usually departs at 06:55. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in London Heathrow.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Madrid to London Heathrow depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Madrid to London Heathrow usually departs at 21:20. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Madrid London Heathrow	Outbound 06/10/26 direct IB3646 02h 25min	Return 20/10/26 direct IB3641 02h 25min	Iberia		£89
Best option Madrid London Heathrow	Outbound 06/10/26 direct IB3650 02h 15min	Return 20/10/26 direct IB3643 02h 25min	Iberia		£95
Madrid London Heathrow	Outbound 06/10/26 direct IB0721 02h 30min	Return 20/10/26 direct IB0726 02h 25min	Iberia		£105
Madrid London Heathrow	Outbound 06/10/26 direct IB0721 02h 30min	Return 20/10/26 direct IB0726 02h 25min	Iberia	?	£117
Madrid London Heathrow	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN3728, SN2103 05h 00min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN2096, SN3731 04h 35min	Brussels Airlines	?	£187
Madrid London Heathrow	Outbound 06/10/26 direct BA7068 02h 30min	Return 20/10/26 direct BA7067 02h 25min	British Airways	?	£188
Madrid London Heathrow	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1019, TP1352 17h 35min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1357, TP1016 21h 15min	TAP Air Portugal		£208

Outbound and return from	£ 88,96
Flight duration	min. 02:15 / max. 02:30
Return flight duration	min. 02:20/ max. 02:30
Distance	1246 km
Flights per week	104
Departure airport	Airport Madrid Barajas (MAD)
Departure country	Flights from Spain
Arrival airport	Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
Destination country	Flights to United Kingdom
Departure country - Arrival airport	Spain - London Heathrow
Departure airport - Destination country	Madrid Barajas - United Kingdom
Departure airport - City-Code	Madrid Barajas - London

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