Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Madrid, Iberia or British Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Madrid are Iberia and British Airways. With an average price for the route of $580 and an overall rating of 7.0, Iberia is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $382 and an overall rating of 6.7.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Madrid take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London generally make it to Madrid in 2h 19m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,015 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London and Madrid per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 22 and 24 direct flights that take off from London and land in Madrid, with an average flight time of 2h 27m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 158 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between London and Madrid per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 22 and 24 direct flights that take off from London and land in Madrid, with an average flight time of 2h 27m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 158 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Madrid was $57 for a one-way ticket and $114 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

London and Madrid are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Iberia (68 flights per week), British Airways (28 flights per week), and Ryanair (25 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

London and Madrid are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Iberia (68 flights per week), British Airways (28 flights per week), and Ryanair (25 flights per week).

Question 8

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Madrid?

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On your way to Madrid, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London Gatwick or London Heathrow. You’ll be landing at Madrid Barajas.

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Madrid?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 05:55 and will be landing in Madrid at 09:20.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from London to Madrid?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Madrid jets off at 21:30 and lands at 01:00.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between London and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from London to Madrid direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is $289.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between London and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from London to Madrid direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is $289.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Madrid flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Madrid.

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London to Madrid on a daily basis.

Question 16

Which airlines have a hub at Madrid-Barajas Airport?

Accepted Answer

Madrid Barajas Airport is the busiest in the Spanish airport group and the main international airport serving Spain. It acts as the hub for the national carrier Iberia as well as Air Europa.

Question 17

Are there places to freshen up at Madrid-Barajas Airport and at London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Madrid Airport has ‘Air Rooms’, at T4, which can be used for a maximum of 6 hours to sleep or 1 hour if you only want to shower. Heathrow Airport has showers throughout the terminals and has a day room in T3 for travellers to rest before connecting flights.

Question 18

Can you fly business class on flights from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible to do this on airlines such as British Airways and Iberia/Iberia Express. Norwegian, although it is one of the less expensive airlines, it also offers a premium class fare (and seats) to its passengers for this flight.

Question 19

What is the easiest way to get into Madrid from the airport?

Accepted Answer

Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 12 km (7.4 miles) from the city. Metro line 8 is the easiest way to get into the city and the journey takes between 12 and 15 minutes. A single ticket costs EUR4.50 to EUR5 (roughly GBP4 – GBP4.50). There are metro stops at all terminals.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Madrid is January, where tickets cost $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $314 and $291 respectively.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Madrid is January, where tickets cost $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $314 and $291 respectively.

Question 22

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Madrid.

Question 23

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 24

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 25

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 26

How often are flights from London to Madrid delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Madrid historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 113 minutes.

Question 27

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Madrid flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Iberia Express have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 28

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 29

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Madrid flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 30

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Madrid were found on easyJet ($114) and British Airways ($144).

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Madrid were found on easyJet ($114) and British Airways ($144).

Question 34

What is the cheapest London to Madrid flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Madrid costs $81 on the route between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Madrid (MAD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 49% cheaper than other London-Madrid routes. The most popular route is between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Madrid (MAD).

Question 35

What is the cheapest London to Madrid flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Madrid costs $81 on the route between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Madrid (MAD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 49% cheaper than other London-Madrid routes. The most popular route is between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Madrid (MAD).

Question 36

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 37

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 38

How much is a return flight from London to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Madrid from London usually cost between $167 and $435 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $114 on easyJet (1 Oct–3 Oct).

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Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Madrid?

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