Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Madrid is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 93 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 20:00.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to MAD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Iberia offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Iberia tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers LHR to MAD flights is British Airways. Its services land without delay 77.46% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LHR and MAD:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
60 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport flight. A return flight starts from 88 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to MAD by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MAD:
Travel at your own speed with a Madrid Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and discover more of Madrid and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Madrid in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.