Cheap Flights from Madrid to London Heathrow

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to London Heathrow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to London Heathrow flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Madrid to London Heathrow

Madrid to London Heathrow: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Heathrow.

Madrid to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 170
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week511

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to London Heathrow: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to London Heathrow is ر.ق.‏ 406. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to London Heathrow.
British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines fly direct from Madrid to London Heathrow.
As of April 2025, there are 511 flights per week flying from Madrid to London Heathrow.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to London Heathrow is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Heathrow but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Iberia offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Heathrow.

Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Madrid.

  • Flights from MAD to LHR start from 06:55 — the first with Iberia. The latest departure is at 20:55 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from 279 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • British Airways has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for MAD to LHR flights is Iberia.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and LHR:

    • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    • Paris Orly Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is ر.ق.‏ 170. A return fare right now is ر.ق.‏ 406. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to LHR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from MAD to LHR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Of the flights that depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:

Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London

  • London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to LHR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.