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The best prices from London to Madrid Barajas are usually found in September or July, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from
London (LON) to Madrid (MAD)

All the information you need to plan the best LON to MAD flight in 2022: compare London to Madrid flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Madrid.
LON - MAD
Price
£77 - £256
MAD
Temperature
5 - 25 °C
MAD
Rainfall
10 - 60 mm

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 50% potential price rise

Cheapest in

September

Best time to find cheap flights, 40% potential price drop

Round-trip from

£65

From London (LON) to Madrid Barajas

One-way from

£29

One-way flight from London (LON) to Madrid Barajas

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Madrid?

Flights from London to Madrid lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from London to Madrid in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at £28.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Madrid (LON - MAD)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London to Madrid is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to Madrid?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from London to Madrid. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Madrid.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 77% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from London to Madrid 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £127, or £178 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Cheap flights from London to Madrid in July, August 2022

The best prices found for LON to MAD flights in July, August
31 Aug - 9 Sep
£46pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
18 Aug - 13 Sep
£47pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
 
1 STOP
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
9 Aug - 11 Aug
£55pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted

London to Madrid 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Madrid from London found for this year
14 Sep - 21 Sep
£21pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
29 Sep - 22 Oct
£23pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
12 Sep - 29 Sep
£24pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted

Cheap Ryanair flights from London to Madrid

14 Sep - 21 Sep
£21pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
29 Sep - 22 Oct
£23pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
12 Sep - 15 Sep
£24pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted

Ryanair is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from London to Madrid. London to Madrid flights are typically 12% more expensive than other airlines travelling the same route. Flights from Ryanair typically cost £179.71 RT. The cheapest Ryanair flight found for this route was £77. London Heathrow Airport is the most common London airport to take off from when flying to Madrid. Madrid Barajas Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Madrid. When flying from London to Madrid, Ryanair flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap easyJet flights from London to Madrid

28 Sep - 4 Oct
£47pp
LGW
London Gatwick
easyJet
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
easyJet
Direct
LGW
London Gatwick
7 Sep - 15 Sep
£49pp
LGW
London Gatwick
easyJet
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
easyJet
Direct
LGW
London Gatwick
8 Oct - 11 Oct
£50pp
LGW
London Gatwick
easyJet
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
easyJet
Direct
LGW
London Gatwick

One of the most popular airlines travelling from London to Madrid is easyJet. Flights from easyJet travelling this route typically cost £313.19 RT. This price is typically 15% more expensive than other airlines that offer London to Madrid flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was £182. When travelling from London to Madrid on easyJet, the most popular airport to depart from is London Heathrow Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Madrid Barajas Airport. When flying from London to Madrid, easyJet flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Direct flights to Madrid from London

Save time with London to Madrid direct flight deals
14 Sep - 21 Sep
£21pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
29 Sep - 22 Oct
£23pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
12 Sep - 29 Sep
£24pp
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair
Direct
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted

Last-minute flights from London to Madrid

Late deals on return flights to Madrid from London, departing today and this week
19 Jul - 22 Jul
£112pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
19 Jul - 26 Jul
£112pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted
19 Jul - 21 Jul
£117pp
STN
London Stansted
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
MAD
Madrid Barajas
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Ryanair
Direct
STN
London Stansted

One-way flights to Barajas from London

The cheapest one-way flights from London to Madrid
14:10 - 17:30
Ryanair
Direct
2h 20m
STN - MAD
Ryanair
£29
Kiwi.com
13:30 - 09:00
Multiple Airlines
1 stop
18h 30m
STN - MAD
Multiple Airlines
£30
Gotogate

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Flight FAQs

From London to Madrid

What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from London?

Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 8.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London to Madrid. 16 airlines have flights to Barajas from London on a regular basis. Booking flights from London to Madrid Barajas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 57 inbound flights from London per day.

Which airlines flying from London to Madrid Barajas have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from London to Madrid Barajas have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Iberia, British Airways, and Ryanair are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Iberia with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from London to Madrid for under £100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Madrid for under £100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ryanair for just £21, but on average you can expect to pay £33.

Are there nonstop flights from London to Madrid for under £100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Madrid under £100. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Madrid is less than £33.

Are there last-minute flights available from London to Madrid for under £200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Madrid within the next 7 days for less than £200.

What days are nonstop flights available from London to Madrid?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from London to Madrid on average per day?

32 flight departures from London to Madrid per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 6% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 6% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 88% of flight departures

How long is the flight from London to Madrid?

For as low as £21, Ryanair can have you in Madrid from London in 2h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 778 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Madrid round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from London to Madrid is Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £21 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is easyJet, starting at £47. You may be able to fly from London to Madrid for 80% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the most reliable airlines from London to Madrid?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to Madrid are American Airlines (80%), Vueling (79%) and British Airways (79%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Madrid?

Before booking your flight from London to Madrid check out the most popular airlines for this route: ITA Airways, British Airways or Norwegian Air International.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Madrid?

While on average a flight from London to Madrid is generally £312, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £50. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Madrid Barajas), you can expect to pay £47 for that flight.

What are the most popular routes from London to Madrid?

The most popular flight routes from London to Madrid are London Gatwick - Madrid Barajas, London Stansted - Madrid Barajas and London Heathrow - Madrid Barajas.

COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Madrid, Spain

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Madrid from London?

Information is based on travel restrictions from London to Madrid Barajas

Most visitors from London need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Madrid Barajas.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Madrid Barajas.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London are not required to quarantine after entering Madrid Barajas.

Do I need a test to fly back to London from Madrid?

Returning to London from Madrid Barajas

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Madrid Barajas are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering London.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Madrid Barajas are not required to quarantine after entering London.

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Alternative routes for London to Madrid

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 10 airlines flying from London to Madrid Barajas

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from London to Madrid choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Ryanair
£19 £78 No cancel fee N/A
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Norwegian
£37 £120 No cancel fee 74%
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easyJet
£44 £120 No cancel fee 86%
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Air Europa
£47 £99 No cancel fee 83%
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Norwegian Air International
£47 £125 No cancel fee N/A
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Iberia Express
£62 £122 No cancel fee 93%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Iberia Express. Please check directly on their website for additional information.

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Iberia
£65 £152 No cancel fee 77%
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British Airways
£67 £151 No cancel fee 70%
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
£100 £184 No cancel fee N/A
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Lufthansa
£137 £213 No cancel fee 76%
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Hourly flight availability from London to Madrid

See what time of day planes typically take off from London towards Madrid.
Afternoon Midday to 6 PM 37% of flight departures
Morning 6 AM to midday 32% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight 26% of flight departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM 5% of flight departures
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Noon
6 PM
Weekly flight availability
from London to Madrid
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from London to Madrid.
Sunday
48 daily flights
Monday
54 daily flights
Tuesday
60 daily flights
Wednesday
73 daily flights
Thursday
74 daily flights
Friday
50 daily flights
Saturday
45 daily flights
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