How many airports are there in London?

There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.

How much are return flights from Madrid to London?

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to London is £38. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Madrid to London?

2 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to London.

Which airlines fly direct from Madrid to London?

Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines fly direct from Madrid to London.

How many flights are there a week from Madrid to London?

As of May 2024, there are 586 flights per week flying from Madrid to London.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to London?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to London is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in London?

If you're flying from Madrid Airport, the cheapest airport near London is London Stansted – which is 30.2 miles away from the centre of London. We've found flights into this airport from £38 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to London on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to London on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from Madrid Airport to London?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

When is the best time to book flights to London?

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.

What’s the weather like in London?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid Airport to London with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to London.

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London.£38 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 May, returning Tue, 11 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Wed, 22 May, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 11 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £38, select.

London.£40 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jan, returning Sun, 26 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Sun, 12 Jan, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sun, 26 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £40, select.

London.£43 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Mar, returning Thu, 6 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Sun, 2 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 6 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.

London.£43 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jan, returning Sat, 1 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Sun, 12 Jan, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sat, 1 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.

London.£44 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Dec, returning Tue, 7 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Tue, 17 Dec, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 7 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £44, select.

London.£44 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Feb, returning Thu, 6 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Mon, 24 Feb, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 6 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £44, select.

London.£45 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 2 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Sat, 1 Feb, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sun, 2 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.

London.£47 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Jun, returning Wed, 26 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Thu, 13 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 26 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to London

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

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Alternative Madrid to London routes

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Madrid to London: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£38
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airline	Iberia
Average flights per week	574

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to London: Frequently asked questions

: There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.
: The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to London is £38. 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 27 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to London.
: Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines fly direct from Madrid to London.
: As of May 2024, there are 586 flights per week flying from Madrid to London.
: The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to London is usually May.
: If you're flying from Madrid Airport, the cheapest airport near London is London Stansted – which is 30.2 miles away from the centre of London. We've found flights into this airport from £38.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to London on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
: 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.
: In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
: Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to London.

This information is correct as of November 2015

Airlines that fly from Madrid to London

British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, Easyjet, Air Europa, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Iberia Express all offer flights from Madrid to London airports.

If you are flying to London Gatwick you can choose from Easyjet, Air Europa, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Iberia Express. Ryanair fly to London Stansted Airport and Easyjet also fly to Luton Airport. British Airways and Iberia both fly to London Heathrow and London City Airport.

Terminal Information

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 12km north east of Madrid and has 4 terminals. Passengers travelling on flights to London are advised to get to Madrid Airport at least 3 hours before their flight is scheduled to depart. If you are travelling with Easyjet or Ryanair you will need to check in online or using the mobile app before your flight. All of the other airlines have check in desks at the airport as well as online check in. Air Europa and Iberia also have self-service check in desks.

Ryanair, Easyjet, Air Europa and Norwegian Air Shuttle depart from Terminal 1. Check in, security checks and the departures lounge are all located on the first floor of the terminal building. Shops and places to eat in departures include Hub Convenience, Madrid Duty Free, The Fashion Gallery, Urban Grill and Starbucks.

British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express all depart from Terminal 4 at Madrid Airport. Terminal 4 offers the best shopping experience out of all of the terminals, Express Duty Free, Zara, Puma, Chocolat Factory and Samsonite are just some of the many shops in the lounge. There are places to eat to suit everyone’s taste with Kirei by Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, McDonalds, Carling Pub, EspacEvian, Starbucks and a number of others.

Both terminals have premium lounges, children’s play areas, currency exchange kiosks and unlimited free Wi-Fi access.

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport is 30 miles south of London, in West Sussex. All flights from Madrid arrive at the South Terminal at Gatwick.

Reaching Central London is straight forward with the Gatwick Express Train departing from the airport train station every 15 minutes. This takes 30 minutes to reach London Victoria. Rail links are also available to other destinations and stations such as Brighton and St Pancras. Car hire is available from the South Terminal at Gatwick.

London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is 14 miles to the west of Central London. British Airways and Iberia flights from Madrid arrive into Terminal 5. Heathrow’s Terminal 5 station offers a host of onward travel options. The Heathrow Express train is the quickest way to reach Central London with non-stop trains to London Paddington departing every 15 minutes and a journey time of 22 minutes. London Underground services on the Piccadilly Line depart from Terminal 5, this is the cheapest way to reach Central London although journey times are around 50 minutes.

Bus and coach services depart from the airport to London, Reading, Watford, Surrey and many other destinations. Car hire desks are located within Arrivals of the terminal building.

London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport is a single terminal airport based in Luton, 35 miles to the north of Central London.

The Luton Airport Parkway station is located 1 mile away from the terminal and can be reached by a shuttle bus service which takes 10 minutes and costs £1.60 for a ticket. Regular trains run to London St. Pancras Station with a journey time between 30 and 40 minutes.

The Onward Travel Centre in the Arrivals Hall has ticket desks, information points and is home to the car hire desks. After collecting your keys you will need to take the free shuttle service to collect your car from the Car Hire Centre.

London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport is located in Essex, 30 miles from Central London. The easiest way to reach Central London is by the Stansted Express Train which reaches Liverpool Street Station in 50 minutes, services depart every 15 minutes.

There is a dedicated Car Rental Village located outside of the terminal if you are hiring a car from the airport. As well as a number of buses serving the local Essex area there is the National Express coach service to London’s Victoria station, departing every 15 minutes.

London City Airport

London City Airport, is the closet airport to Central London, located in The Royal Docks. Taxis, car hire and DLR trains are available from the airport into Central London. The Docklands Light Railway station at the airport connects to the Underground lines with services running every 8-15 minutes. London City Airport is in Zone 3. Travel advice and Visitor Oyster cards are available from the DLR counter next to the terminal.

What to expect in London

Throughout the year the weather in London is cooler and wetter than Madrid, with up to 30 days more rain per year and average temperatures being 4 degrees lower.

London is significantly more expensive than Madrid with typical prices almost double what you would be paying in Madrid. A regular coffee is around £2.60 and a meal for two is £50.

Take a look at our guide to some of the best things to do in London.

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