How to get from Madrid to London

Travel between Madrid, Spain and London, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Spain enter United Kingdom?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to London from Madrid?

Conditions of entry into United Kingdom:

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in London, United Kingdom?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 26/09/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip between Madrid and London.

The current restriction level for returning to Madrid, Spain from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Madrid, Spain from London, United Kingdom?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Madrid from London?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 27/09/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Madrid from London here.

Your travel option from Madrid to London includes taking a flight.

Going by flight is the quickest way from Madrid to London with an average travel time of 2 h 20 min.

The distance between Madrid and London is around 783 miles (1263 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to London:

• Flights most often depart from Madrid at Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in London at London Heathrow Airport.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to London from Madrid:

• You can go to London from Madrid by plane with Ryanair. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £61 with Ryanair from Madrid to London on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct route available between Madrid and London:

• You'll find direct flights with Ryanair, British Airways, Air Europa or Iberia.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to London.

When planning your trip between Madrid and London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost on average £61 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Madrid and London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.