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LondonMadrid·1266 km·LHRMAD

How to get from London to Madrid

A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 2h 25m, from €80.

Short answer

We compared the ways to travel from London to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1266 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €26, on Fri, Aug 21.

Price
€80
best we found
Flight time
2h 25m
flight
Changes
direct
Iberia
Distance
1266 km
as the crow flies

London to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

London to Madrid prices by travel date

Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.

2 ways from London to Madrid: flight, bus

ModeFromDurationPrice checked
flight€802h 25mAug 26
bus23h 55m

How the trip from London to Madrid works

Start with a Iberia flight from London to Madrid, about 2h 25m. In total it's roughly €80 over 2h 25m, direct, no transfers.

Along the way to Madrid

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What Omio sells on this route

Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.

  • Bus· 26h 50mfrom €105Omio
  • Train· 20h 24mfrom €418Omio

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26

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Who runs London to Madrid

On this route you travel with Iberia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

London to Madrid: common questions

How long does it take to get from London to Madrid?+

The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.

How far is Madrid from London?+

About 1266 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does London to Madrid cost?+

The best price in our latest search was €80. The exact fare depends on your travel date.

Are there direct flights from London to Madrid?+

Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 25m.

How long is the flight from London to Madrid?+

About 2h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.

What are the airport codes for London and Madrid?+

London is LHR and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written LHR to MAD.

Which operators run London to Madrid?+

On this route you travel with Iberia.

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Madrid?+

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?+

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Flying instead? London to Madrid flight prices€43

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€80Wed, Sep 2 · Recommended
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