Cheap Flights from London City to Madrid

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Flight deals from London City Airport to Madrid Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London City Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,460. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
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Cheapest dealR 2,814
Cheapest monthMarch
Average flight duration2 hours and 21 minutes
Most popular airlineKLM

Find the cheapest month to fly from London City to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London City to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from London City to Madrid

London City to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London City to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

Finding cheap flights from London City to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London City to Madrid is R 2,814. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from London City to Madrid.
British Airways, BA Cityflyer and Vueling Airlines fly direct from London City to Madrid.
As of November 2025, there are 42 flights per week flying from London City to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from London City to Madrid is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London City Airport to Madrid Airport on Monday, 9 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid one hour ahead of London.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LCY to MAD flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London City Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LCY and MAD include:

    • San Sebastian Airport

    • Geneve Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • R 1,086 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,814. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LCY to MAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from London City Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LCY to MAD.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London City Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)

  • 74.57% of flights that depart London City Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Central London to London City Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from London City Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LCY:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from London City Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from London City Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LCY to MAD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without visiting Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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