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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.

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

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• easyJet

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £90 return via Faro (FAO), compared with £121 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£74 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 British Airways and Iberia Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Ibiza (IBZ) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Faro (FAO) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 8% of one-stop connections

Ibiza (IBZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Madrid to London Gatwick Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £103 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £132, a difference of £30. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

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 22:30 and lands at 00:55.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of £122. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Madrid to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £31, which is 66% below the typical average for this route.

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: 89% on time
• easyJet: 83% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 07m, compared to 6h 19m via Alicante (ALC) and 9h 31m via Ibiza (IBZ).

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.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from Madrid to London Gatwick Airport range from £85 to £167, with an average of £122 over the past 12 months. Anything below £85 counts as a good deal.