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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:28
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 22:08.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid takes 2h 28m, covering 755 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid range from £99 to £211, with an average of £148 over the past 12 months. Anything below £99 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the £148 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £115 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with £148 for direct.

Iberia Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Europa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights are:

• Iberia Express: 91% on time
• Air Europa: 90% on time
• easyJet: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £48, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Madrid route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Faro (FAO) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Malaga (AGP) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £130 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £161, a difference of £31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Europa
• Iberia
• easyJet

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 5h 24m via Malaga (AGP) and 6h 54m via Alicante (ALC).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are several lounges at London Gatwick Airport for you to relax. You'll find No1 Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, The Gateway Lounge and Clubrooms at North Terminal. There are also lounges at South Terminal: No1 Lounge and Clubrooms. You can enjoy complimentary food and drinks, magazines and newspapers.

You can access London Gatwick Airport from central London by car and public transport. The Airport Cars Gatwick regularly travel to and from the airport. If you want to take public transport, you can choose between a National Express bus or a train. National Express departs roughly once an hour from London Victoria and has an average duration of 1h 30min to 2h. The Gatwick Express is a fast train with a frequency of about 15min and a duration of roughly 15min.

You have a variety of public transportation options, including city buses and the overground or underground trains, to get you to the heart of Madrid. Line 8 of the Madrid underground Metro connects the terminals at Madrid Airport to the Nuevos Ministerios station in the city. The airport is linked to Madrid by the overground railway lines C1 and C10. The city bus lines T1, T2 and T3 will take you to the key regions of Madrid, while Line 203 offers a fast service to the city centre if you're looking for an affordable option.

At Madrid Airport, you may utilise many types of rooms for business purposes. There are rooms for assemblies, conferences, press conferences, meetings, classes, exhibits and receptions. Turmalina Hall is located in Terminal 1; the Auditorium, Autogiro, Goya and Manzanares halls are located in Terminal 2; the Pressroom is located in Terminal 4.