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

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 09:55
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 23:55.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to London Gatwick Airport takes 2h 25m, 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 Madrid to London Gatwick Airport range from £85 to £162, with an average of £120 over the past 12 months. Anything below £85 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the £120 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £91 return via Faro (FAO), compared with £120 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 Madrid to London Gatwick Airport flights are:

• Iberia Express: 96% on time
• Air Europa: 90% on time
• easyJet: 83% 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 Madrid to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £31, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Madrid to London Gatwick Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

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

• Faro (FAO) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Madrid to London Gatwick Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £101 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £133, 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 Madrid and London Gatwick Airport. 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 07m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) and 6h 19m via Alicante (ALC).

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to London Gatwick Airport 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.