Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to London: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
London is 1 hour behind Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 279 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from MAD to LHR is with British Airways at 20:55. Choose the first departure operated by Iberia at 06:55 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from MAD to London. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Begin your trip with a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London. From MAD, you can fly straight into any of these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London are offered by numerous airlines. Get on board with any of these:
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from MAD to London. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
You can travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Spain. But before booking your flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
The journey from central Madrid to MAD takes around 37 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to London
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London is C$29. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$73. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 3 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to London.
The cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London is November. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Once you've hopped off your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from MAD to London, unwind at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit London, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from MAD to London sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in London and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one go to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London.