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Wed 25 Feb - Wed 25 Feb
Ryanair
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LON - MAD
Ryanair
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MAD - LON
27£
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Fri 23 Jan - Sat 24 Jan
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Wed 7 Jan - Tue 13 Jan
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Sat 7 Feb - Tue 17 Feb
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Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb
Ryanair
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Thu 25 Dec - Sat 27 Dec
Iberia
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LON - MAD
Ryanair
RyanairDirect
MAD - LON
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87£
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Mon 12 Jan
Ryanair
RyanairDirect
LON - MAD
15£
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Sat 17 Jan
Ryanair
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17£
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Thu 26 Feb
Ryanair
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18£
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Thu 1 Jan
Ryanair
RyanairDirect
LON - MAD
18£
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Sat 7 Feb
Ryanair
RyanairDirect
LON - MAD
22£
20£
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Wed 28 Jan
Ryanair
RyanairDirect
LON - MAD
22£
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Cheapest time to fly from London to Madrid

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Flight Duration2 h and 40 mFlights between London and Madrid take, on average, 2 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£14Cheapest price for a flight between London and Madrid found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing AirportStanstedThe airport Stansted is the departure airport operating flights between London and Madrid
Arriving AirportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - BarajasFlights departing London with Madrid as destination arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas
High seasonDecemberAccording to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from London to Madrid
Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Easyjet, Wizz Air UKAirline(s) with flights between London to Madrid
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Madrid when departing from London
Airlines that fly from London to Madrid
Ryanair
Ryanair
13£
Vueling
Vueling
39£
Air Europa
Air Europa
68£
TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal
71£
Easyjet
Easyjet
82£
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
103£
British Airways
British Airways
112£
Avianca
Avianca
420£
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines
508£
Iberia
Iberia
765£

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
63%Trains in Madrid are 63% cheaper than in London.
London£3.50
Madrid£1.31
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%A meal in Madrid is 30% cheaper than a meal in London.
London£20.00
Madrid£13.99
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
27%A taxi fare in Madrid is 27% cheaper than in London.
London£4.20
Madrid£3.06
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
40%Coffee in Madrid is 40% cheaper than in London.
London£4.01
Madrid£2.39
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.14 EUR
1 EUR = 0.89 GBP
Last checked on Thu 04/12
Distance: 785 miles
London airports
Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles
Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles
Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles
Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles
London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles
Madrid airports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD)How far from city centre: 8 miles

Flights departing from London

London has five international airports; Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton and Stansted. Heathrow and Gatwick airports account for the largest passenger numbers, with Heathrow Airport being the busiest airport in London and Gatwick following a close second. Heathrow Airport has five terminals and - in addition to its other features - can boast two runways which run parallel.

With Heathrow Airport being the biggest airport in London, it stands to reason that most international flights would be found here. If you are going to Spain, flights from Heathrow to Madrid are no hassle at all. Book yourself that ticket and get ready to land in Spain!

Getting to London airport

Travelling to the airports has never been easier. If you are going to Heathrow Airport (approximately 22km from the city), you can catch the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station. Gatwick Express, found at London Victoria Station, gets you to Gatwick Airport (a bit of a distance from the city at approximately 45km) efficiently. If you are going to Stansted Airport (further afield at 64km from the city centre), the Stansted Express will get you to your destination. The express trains are hailed as the fastest and most efficient way to travel. Catching a flight from Gatwick to Madrid? You will be able to travel from both the North and South terminals.

Arriving to Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is the pulsating and culturally vibrant city that will leave you wanting more. Fancy some art? The Museo Nacional del Prado art museum will give you a fresh perspective on European art. Perhaps you want to experience the hustle and bustle of Madrid in its true spirit. In that case, visit the Plaza Mayor Square to check out the restaurants and mingle with the locals.

Walking distance from Mayor Square is La Puerta del Sol square. Admire the majestic poise of the buildings in and around the square. If you feel like splurging a little, The Rastro Flea Market is the place to go (open on Sundays and holidays).

How to get to the city centre

Flights to Madrid from Stansted will get you to Madrid's main airport Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport. Located not far from the city centre of Madrid at a mere 12km on the northeast of the city, getting to and from the airport is convenient. The airport has four passenger terminals.

There are different transport options from the airport to the city centre. You could use a taxi, which can be found on all four terminals of the airport. Alternatively, you could use Metro Line 8 - Aeropuerto T4 (located on terminal T4), which has two stations. Urban and intercity bus lines can also be found at the airport.

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Most tourists are encouraged to try the bocadillo de calamares, the city's most famous sandwich.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Madrid

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Madrid?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Spain may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from London to Madrid at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Madrid is 15 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Madrid expensive to visit compared to London?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Madrid costs an average of 3.06 GBP, 27% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.20 GBP,
While train tickets costs 63% less in Madrid: 1.31 GBP against 3.50 GBP in London.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 13.99 GBP in Madrid, 30% less than the 20.00 GBP in London.
The price of the coffee is around 40% cheaper in Madrid, with an average of 2.39 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 4.01 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Madrid?
The most popular months to book a flight from London to Madrid are May, April and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Madrid?
The best time of the year to go to Madrid when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to Madrid from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Madrid.
How long does the flight take to go from London to Madrid?
The total flight time between London and Madrid is of around 02:30 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,257 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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