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Cheapest return fare
£62
Typical prices: £121-£215
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£62
Typical prices: £121-£215
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LGW - MAD • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Madrid (LGW-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Gatwick to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Madrid

Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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06:10 - 09:35
LGW
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2h 25mdirect
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21:20 - 22:40
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LGW
2h 20mdirect
£62easyJet
Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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06:00 - 09:30
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2h 30mdirect
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10:15 - 11:45
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£62easyJet
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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06:10 - 09:35
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22:30 - 23:55
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£63easyJet
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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06:00 - 09:30
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2h 30mdirect
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21:10 - 22:30
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£64easyJet
Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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£65easyJet
Sat, 5 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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£65easyJet
Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
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21:20 - 22:40
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£66easyJet
Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
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£67easyJet
Sat, 5 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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£68easyJet
Sun, 30 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London Gatwick Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid is January, where tickets cost £87 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £209 and £196 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£34
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Gatwick to Madrid

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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights

  • What lounge amenities are available at London Gatwick Airport?

    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.

  • How do I access London Gatwick Airport from the London city centre?

    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.

  • How do I get from Madrid Airport to the Madrid city centre?

    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.

  • Does Madrid Airport offer any business facilities?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid was £34 for a one-way ticket and £62 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Madrid, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    There are direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Madrid, Iberia Express or Air Europa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Madrid are Iberia Express and Air Europa. With an average price for the route of £152 and an overall rating of 7.4, Iberia Express is the most popular choice. Air Europa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £166 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Madrid to London Gatwick Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £79 or less one-way and £213 or less round-trip.
  • Are you concerned about your carbon emissions? When flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Iberia and British Airways provide flights with around 66% lower emissions than other airlines on this route.
  • Utilise the free books offered at London Gatwick Airport. Green Bug Media offers free print publications to all travellers. On your approach to your gate or in one of the airport eateries may be where you’ll find them.
  • Shop at the World Duty-Free shop at London Gatwick Airport with the Reserve and Collect service. You can browse online, reserve and pick up your items when you arrive at the airport.
  • Want to exchange your currency? You can do so when your flight arrives in Madrid. The airport provides currency exchange services in Terminals 1, 3 and 4. There are five Exact Change locations in Terminal 1 and one in Terminal 3. In addition, seven offices of the Global Exchange are also present, and they are all situated in Terminal 4.
  • If you're arriving late at night or you have a connection flight, Air Rooms at Madrid Airport provides a place to stay. These rooms are offered for an overnight stay or day use of 3-6h and are situated at Terminal 4, Level -1. They are open round-the-clock.

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Gatwick to Madrid Barajas.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Gatwick to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Friday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Sunday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to London Gatwick

Monday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Friday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Sunday

Air Europa,Iberia,easyJet

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Gatwick to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Iberia ExpressOverall score based on 103 reviews
6.4Entertainment
6.2Food
7.4Boarding
7.1Comfort
7.9Crew
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Fine, the process or boarding was a bit slow but the flight itself was quick and smooth. Not over booked and pleasant overall

8.0 ExcellentIsora, Mar 2024
ACE - MAD
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Fine, the process or boarding was a bit slow but the flight itself was quick and smooth. Not over booked and pleasant overall

More check-in counters or faster processing. I arrived early but got to the gate just in time to board the flight, I didn't even have time to use the bathroom. The plane was really dirty, encrusted dirt is everywhere and the plane smelled bad when I entered.

I couldnot board the flight since my previous flight from Lisbon to Madrid arrived too late.

The flight was on the time and everything was very smoothi

Asientos y tener espacio para maleta de mano y no tener que facturar

My long-haul flight experience with this airline was not very pleasant. Earphones were paid, and no eye mask or other amenities were provided. The meals were served in cardboard boxes with plastic cutlery. The restroom was unclean and ran out of toilet paper. However, the boarding process was smooth and well organized.

I flew in business a couple of months ago, it was great, tried again in economy, it is the cramped seat I have ever been into, for an overseas flight across the atlantic it is inhumane to put passengers in such cramped space. Other than that, everything ok. Took a second flight from Madrid to London, also economy and it was roomy and perfect.

I was not allowed to cancel the flight, customer service is atrocious

My luggage is lost and nowhere to be found, no response from airline

Boarding was a shitshow. Had to bus to the gate. No separate bus and boarding process for Business Class.

Sitting space was very tight, so eating was difficult. But everything else was good.

Need to pay for a cup of water. No food. Need to pay for headsets.

Everything should improve! Service like a low cost but prices like a premium airline. Crew in general with bad manners arguing for everything. You pay for priority access but then they use buses, so your loose your advantage to put your carry on first. That was the purpose for paying for priority. Bording is a nightmare, people accessing the plane for bothering doors, front and rear, no matter which line do you have.

Terrible experience - we won’t be flying with Air Europa again

Impossible to check in via the App. Kept on getting emails offering upgrade. When followed through not available. Wasn't any food anyway.

Without any prior warning, I was seated in a row just in front of an exit row (27F), and I had no idea that my seat would not recline. However, the person in front of me did recline her seat, reducing my space. And because I could't recline to regain some space, it was my WORST flight ever.

Terrible boarding procedures in Madrid. The airplane barely has any legroom and I am 68 inches.

Not bad but they lost 2 of my bags when I got to Florence

Couldn’t get boarding passes online, delayed an hour, and smallest amount of space on board I’ve ever encountered for such a long flight.

I’m an Iberia fan but this time They dropped the ball. I went from ALC to MAD to LHR. Boarding in ALC was by group… to get you in a bus. Then we sat for almost an hour when most people had connections. When we landed in Madrid we did so and they put us in another bus almost like if they wanted to make people lose their connection. We made ours by the skin of our teeth but our luggage did not. And on top of this we had to listen to the pilot bragging about Iberia being punctual. To be true we made it on time to LHR but we are Still waiting for our luggage

I have to compare it to the AA flight back home. AA was a little better. Perhaps it was that American English is my native tongue. My seat on AA was newer and more comfortable. The food was a little better. The entertainment was much better, more movies worth watching. The sound was lousy on both.

Excellent liked business class except wife’s luggage was lost on 10 Hours connecting flight to Miami and we were priority! 1:20 layover! Expect better From American Airlines partner

Service was good , communication and emails were in Spanish though I booked in English , end up figuring it out but also flight was partnered with air maroc and I had to call them to check on not Iberea doesn’t make sense

In general, I've had excellent experiences with Iberia flights and will continue to use them. In this last flight there were two things that didn't go right. I didn't get the kosher meal I had pre-requested when I had checked in on-line. Things worked out OK as we ended up eating the fish and vegetarian choices, which were really good. The other issue was that some movies for me and my wife started fine but after 8-12 minutes the content just switched to something else. The flight attendant reset our entertainment systems, but the problem persisted. We ended up choosing other movies/TV shows that did work fine.

Late boarding. Delayed departure leading to rushed connection at Madrid Barajas. Not necessarily Iberia's fault but delay loading cargo didn't help.

There was no useful information given regarding the flight back to the UK from Tenerife. This despite the week publicised problems around the EES system and the delays caused to boarding. This aspect of the customer experience could have been much better.

Would not advise EasyJet for a 5 hour flight…small plane and hence a lot of turbulence. No inflight entertainment so struggle to pass time in cramped seats. We also fell victim to extra charge for our cabin bags, although bag dimensions were ok, but the handle was rigid and slightly fell outside their testing cage!!….never again will we fly with this airline and be party to their scams for making money!

Seats, WC,sizes for today's generation adults, and if technical problems arise a complimentary coffee, water nice for waiting one hours, the rest is perfect (pilot and cabin crew)

We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

Kayak sent several notifications that the flight was late. This contradicted the information on the airport boards. This was extremely confusing and we very nearly missed the flight purely because we double checked with the info desk when the flight stays said’closed’. Kayak notifications are therefore unreliable and pointlesa

Be sure to check bags for 23 kg,.(50 lbs) Coming from US I chose the wrong size luggage weight when I checked in on my phone, and had to pay more when I dropped it off

The on board air steward really made the journey. He was very entertaining

Very pleasant crew, working hard on a full plane. Delay by a broken seat. However crew made back 60% of the delay.

Delayed and then further delayed with no announcement made so that all the passengers (who were standing in the jetty) could hear. We stood there for well over 20 minutes. We were further delayed through weather but no one explained that to us until the pilot made an announcement when finally on board

As you would expect from a budget airline Left and arrived on time, no frills, not even a glass of water offered But you get what you pay for

Wonderful business class flight in a lovely new plane with an excellent crew

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

We found the bag drop/ check-in proceedure at T5 unnecessarily complicated. We paid extra for seat selection in advance and were allocated worse seats at T5. We found the check-in person was not particularly helpful although the the staff at the gate were super good.

No entertainment available on flight. Seating too cramped fir an average adult.

the flight was cancelled, then I lost the connection and my purchased chair with extra space as well.

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