Cheap Flights from London to Madrid

Fly to Madrid, Spain’s bustling capital, complete with stunning architecture, delicious food, and a rich variety of cultural attractions.

Airlines flying this route

There are regular direct flights to Madrid from London Heathrow. Airlines that offer non-stop flights are Iberia and British Airways.

There are other airlines that run flights to Madrid, though these generally stop in either Barcelona (BCN) or Zurich (ZRH). These are operated by Swiss and Vueling.

Your Departure Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Departing from: Terminal 5

Heathrow Airport is easy to transit through. Its excellent connections from London, and well-serviced facilities make travel through here a cinch. Before their flight, passengers will have access to a ton of retailers selling everything from clothing to electronics. There are also currency exchange services, ATMs, charging stations and pharmacies. You can also easily connect to the free WiFi in the airport by registering your laptop or mobile device.

Your Destination Airport

Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Arriving in: Terminal 4

The airport in Madrid is the largest in Spain, and has an excellent list of facilities. There are a plethora of restaurants, bars and cafes to grab some refreshments in post-flight and a number of retail stores to pick up a few last minute bits and pieces before exiting the airport. Passengers will find they also have access to currency exchange and postal services, cash machines, and WiFi.

Transport

There is a bunch of different ways to get into Madrid, and the public transportation into the city is really good. You can catch the Metro which will run you into town for less than 5EUR ($8) and depending on what line you take, the journey can be as short as 11 minutes. The Metro is accessible from Terminals 1-4. There are also trains you can catch from Terminal 4, which run into the city centre too, and are also cheap and efficient.

You can grab a taxi directly out of the airport, but a journey into the city centre will cost you between 25-30EUR ($46).

If you’d prefer to drive during your stay, most of the biggest names in rental hire operate in MAD Airport. These include Avis, Hertz and Europcar.

Do you need a form of identification?

Yes. This is an international flight, so you are required to carry your passport with you.

How long should you leave to get to the airport?

As this is an international flight, it is recommended that you check in at least 90-120 minutes before the scheduled departure time for this portion of the flight. Please be aware that if you are travelling in a group, or are going on to a connecting flight, that you must arrive 120 minutes before departure time. 

Things you need to know

Time difference:  Madrid is one hour ahead of London.

Weather: Madrid mostly experiences warm, dry weather throughout the year, with the months of May to June being the most pleasant, with average temperatures between 20-32°C. Deep summer (July-August) can be stifling, with the mercury soaring as high as 40°C. Winter is generally mild at around 9°C, but can sink as low as 2°C so pack warmly if you visit in this season.

Madrid tends to be quite a lot cheaper than London, across all areas. If you want to hit the town for a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant, expect the bill to come to a very reasonable 40EUR ($61).