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Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid depart on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 20:15. The fastest flight covers the 1225 km distance in 2h 19m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1225 km |
Average flight duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Flights per day 18 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 19m |
First flight 5:00 |
Last flight 20:15 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£292
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Flights per day
28
Distance
1225 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid will cost around £292 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £95.
Of the 28 flights that leave London Gatwick Airport for Madrid every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1225 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U28019
IB1864
UX1016
BA7197
IB1862
BA7197
IB1864
BA7195
U28019
UX1014Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £376.
Distance: 1225 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£124 Average Price Cheapest | £422 Average Price | £134 Average Price |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 50m Average total duration 25h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 32m Average total duration 38h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U28019 | 6:00 London Gatwick Airport | 2h30 | 9:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX431 · LX2032 | 9:25 London Gatwick Airport | 8h15 | 18:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX1014 | 10:00 London Gatwick Airport | 2h30 | 13:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1335 · TP1018 | 10:35 London Gatwick Airport | 7h35 | 19:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1335 · TP1016 | 10:35 London Gatwick Airport | 5h45 | 17:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1335 · TP1020 | 10:35 London Gatwick Airport | 9h50 | 21:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA7195 | 11:30 London Gatwick Airport | 2h30 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1862 | 11:30 London Gatwick Airport | 2h30 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1337 · TP1010 | 16:25 London Gatwick Airport | 16h40 | 10:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1337 · TP1012 | 16:25 London Gatwick Airport | 19h15 | 12:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1337 · TP1022 | 16:25 London Gatwick Airport | 6h55 | 0:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AT803 · AT972 | 16:50 London Gatwick Airport | 18h45 | 12:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX1016 | 17:25 London Gatwick Airport | 2h30 | 20:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX2020 · LX433 | 18:35 London Gatwick Airport | 13h45 | 9:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA7197 | 20:40 London Gatwick Airport | 2h19 | 23:59 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1864 | 20:40 London Gatwick Airport | 2h19 | 23:59 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Most London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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