Flights from London to Madrid

Flights from London to Madrid

Spain's capital, Madrid attracts a wide range of travellers from London every year who want to experience the sights and culture of this vibrant city. The journey from London airports to Madrid can be achieved with great flexibility thanks to the high number of flights that depart every day.

Which airlines fly from London to Madrid?

As a cultural hub and popular tourist destination, there are a large number of travel routes on offer to the city of Madrid. Roughly 30 airlines offer flights including international carriers such as Air France, Swiss, and KLM. easyJet also offers a selection of direct flights to Madrid.

How long is the flight from London to Madrid?

Direct flights like those offered by easyJet< can have passengers at their destination in as little as 2h 30 mins. Indirect flights usually only require a single change and the fastest can arrive in approximately five and a half hours. Common layover destinations include Dublin, Milan, and Edinburgh. Overnight flights extend total journey times and can take as long as 28 hours.

How many flights are there from London to Madrid?

Madrid receives as many as 250 flights from London on a daily basis, although this can reduce to 100 or so on slower days. At peak times there may be as many as 20 flights departing every hour from airports across the city. This affords travellers a high degree of flexibility when it comes to planning their schedule. easyJet offers approximately five flights a day which usually depart between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Madrid?

Departure airport: Airports in London that offer direct and indirect flights to Madrid include Heathrow (LHR), Luton (LTN), Gatwick (LGW), London City (LCY), Stansted (STN), and Southend-On-Sea (SEN). All London Airports can be reached by public transport including the train. Buses to most of the major airports are availble from National Express. Each airport offers a range of facilities and services including WiFi, luggage storage, and long and short-term parking options.

Arrival airport: All commercial flights from London to Madrid terminate in the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). This facility provides disembarking passengers with a range of useful services including internet printing, car hire and children's play areas. The airport is located roughly eight miles outside the city and the city centre can be reached in a number of ways including via a 24-hour free bus service or the metro.

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Taking a Flight from London

Flights from London to Madrid depart from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and City Aiport, depending upon which airline is involved. To get to Heathrow, the express service from Paddington is the easiest way to travel. There is an express rail connection to Gatwick (via Victoria), Stansted (via Liverpool Street) and Luton (via St Pancras). All airports are also well served by National Express coaches. London City is also easily accessible via the Docklands Light Railway. For larger groups, minibuses and taxis are also available, and maybe most suitable for very late or early flights.

Flying into Madrid

Spain's capital is elegant, sophisticated and full of energy. See the masterpieces in the Prado museum or watch the Galacticos strut their stuff for Real Madrid. All flights from London to Madrid touch down at Barajas Airport, just to the north-east of the city. To get into town, there is a rapid 24 hour Airport Express bus service (terminating at Atocha Station). Barajas also has Metro stations at Terminals 2 and 4, and the Madrid Metro runs from 6:00 a.m. until 2 a.m., so should be a useful option for all arrivals from London.