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Cheap Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick

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Flight deals from Madrid to London Gatwick

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid to London Gatwick? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.R 540 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Madrid on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 540, select.
London.R 540 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Madrid on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 540, select.
London.R 560 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Madrid on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 560, select.
London.R 718 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Madrid on Tue, 19 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 718, select.
London.R 727 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Madrid on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 727, select.
London.R 738 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jan.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 738, select.
London.R 748 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound direct flight with Iberia Express departs from Madrid on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 748, select.
London.R 755 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound direct flight with Iberia Express departs from Madrid on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 755, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to London Gatwick

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from R 1,761
Sep
from R 845
Oct
from R 560
Nov
from R 540
Dec
from R 540
Jan
from R 738
Feb
from R 748
Mar
from R 727
Apr
from R 755
May
from R 718
Jun
from R 755
Jul
from R 1,216

Direct flights from Madrid to London Gatwick

Madrid to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

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

Madrid to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 540
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineeasyJet
Average flights per week82

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to London Gatwick is R 1,348. 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 24 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to London Gatwick.
easyJet, Air Europa and Aeromexico fly direct from Madrid to London Gatwick.
As of August 2025, there are 82 flights per week flying from Madrid to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to London Gatwick is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 24 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 London Gatwick 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 London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

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

  • The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Madrid.

  • Each week, there are 259 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 07:35 Air Europa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:55 with easyJet.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your MAD to LGW flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • You can fly nonstop to London, United Kingdom. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Iberia Express.

  • With an impressive 88.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to LGW flights.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and LGW:

    • Bilbao Airport

    • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

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

  • Currently, R 540 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,348. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to LGW.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAD to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

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

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • 78.23% of flights taking off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For a quieter experience, visit London in January.

  • Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to LGW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've done London, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.

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