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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:31
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 22:11.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid takes 2h 31m, covering 773 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid range from £101 to £203, with an average of £142 over the past 12 months. Anything below £101 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the £142 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £141 return, compared with £205 via a stopover through Sevilla (SVQ).

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Heathrow Airport to Madrid flights are:

• Vueling: 100% on time
• British Airways: 86% on time
• Iberia: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£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 Iberia and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Madrid flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 21%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London Heathrow Airport to Madrid flights:

• British Airways
• Iberia

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £50, which is 50% 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 12m.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Paris Orly (ORY) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £135 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £152, a difference of £17.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Iberia
• British Airways

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 46m, compared to 7h 01m via Sevilla (SVQ) and 7h 38m via Bilbao (BIO).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid flights:

• British Airways: 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:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: 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.

Your choice between direct flights and stopover flights depends on your preference. TAP AIR Portugal offers some of the most popular stopover flights via Lisbon that are a fair bit cheaper than direct flights. Vueling, British Airways, and Iberia offer direct flights that are much quicker but more costly. Of the three, the standard on British Airways flights is hard to beat.

British Airways operates multiple flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid. While the direct flight is the most popular choice, there are also convenient stopover options available. One of the routes includes a stopover at Manchester Airport (MAN), adding a touch of variety to your journey.

TAP Air Portugal offers three ticket classes for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid: Economy, Executive, and TAP Miles&Go Gold. Whether you prefer the comfort and affordability of Economy, the enhanced services of Executive, or the privileges of TAP Miles&Go Gold, there's a ticket class to suit every traveller's needs and preferences.

If you're hoping to lower your carbon footprint on these flights, flying with British Airways is one of the best ways to go. Direct flights with this airline have a 77% reduction in Co2 emissions. Iberia offers direct flights with 74% less Co2.