Track London to Madrid Flights
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Track This RouteOutbound
2 hours 30 minutes
Return
2 hours 30 minutes
Daily Flights
10+
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London (CET). A 1pm UK departure lands around 4:30pm local time.
About this route
London to Madrid flights
London to Madrid is a busy business and leisure route with 10+ daily flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted. BA and Iberia (both part of IAG) operate the bulk of Heathrow services, while Ryanair serves Stansted. The 2-hour 30-minute flight with a 1-hour timezone difference makes arrival calculations simple.
Madrid Barajas (Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) has four terminals. Terminal 4 and its satellite T4S are the newest, handling Iberia and oneworld partners including BA. Ryanair uses Terminal 1. The terminals are spread across a large site, and moving between T1 and T4 requires the free shuttle bus (15-20 minutes). Confirm the terminal before driving for pickup.
From landing to exit is typically 20-30 minutes at T4 for EU passport holders. The airport connects to central Madrid via Metro Line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios in 15 minutes) and the Express Bus to Atocha station (40 minutes). Taxis use a flat rate of around €30 to central Madrid.
Spain's late dining culture means evening flights from London land at a perfectly normal local hour. An 8pm UK departure arrives around 11:30pm Madrid time, when the city is still wide awake. Return flights to London depart throughout the day, with early morning services popular for Monday business travel.
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FAQ
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How long is London to Madrid?
About 2 hours 30 minutes from Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted.
Which terminal at Madrid for BA?
Terminal 4. Ryanair uses Terminal 1. The terminals are far apart, so confirm before pickup.
How do I get from Barajas to central Madrid?
Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 15 minutes. Taxis are a flat €30 to the centre.
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