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Western Europe · 786 miles
Madrid to London Flights — MAD to LHR Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from Madrid to London? Compare departures from Madrid Barajas (MAD) to Heathrow (LHR) / Gatwick (LGW). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your Spain to UK trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the Madrid to London route.
MAD — Madrid
Madrid Barajas (MAD)
Metro Line 8 to city centre in 25 minutes.
LHR — London
Heathrow (LHR) / Gatwick (LGW)
Heathrow or Gatwick — both have direct rail to London.
Airlines flying Madrid to London
Iberia, British Airways, and Vueling operate this busy Spain–UK route.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from Madrid to London take approximately ~2h 20m. The distance is 786 miles. Around 15+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~2h 20m
- Time difference: -1h
- Daily flights: 15+
Money-saving tips for Madrid to London travel
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Book in advance
Iberia and BA are partners — compare both.
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Compare airlines
Vueling offers budget fares — check baggage fees.
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Flexible dates
Book 3–5 weeks ahead.
London — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from Madrid.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across MAD and LHR in one search
- Flexible date grids to spot the cheapest days to fly
- Filter by nonstop, airline, or departure time
- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long MAD to LHR?
~2h 20m nonstop. Distance ~786 miles.
Airlines MAD–LHR?
Iberia, British Airways, Vueling.
Cheapest month MAD–LHR?
January and November.
Visa Spain to UK?
EU: no visa, 6 months. eTA required from 2025.
Best time to book?
3–5 weeks in advance.