Travelling from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your next adventure. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. There are 93 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Iberia at 8pm. Go for the first LHR to MAD departure operated by British Airways at 6:10am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to MAD.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Iberia.
Iberia sees the most traveller bookings for flights from LHR to MAD.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 77.46% of its services arriving on schedule.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether leaving from LGW works best for your plans.
When departing from LGW, you'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from London to MAD. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
On the LGW to MAD route, Air Europa is the airline most travellers rely on.
Book with Air Europa if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down as scheduled 94.21% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to MAD flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Kick off your adventure at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport out of here.
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to MAD plane tickets from STN.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and MAD is Ryanair.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Ryanair. Its services arrive without delay 68.32% of the time.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAD if you're catching a late flight from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Right now, R 295 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 591. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to MAD.
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The best time to fly from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Visit Madrid in December for a quieter experience.
When booking your London to MAD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Madrid
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Madrid right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Madrid itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres northeast of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
