Cheap flights from London Heathrow to Madrid

Taking an impromptu trip or extending your European vacation is easy with Skyscanner. Around 65 flights leave daily from London Heathrow to Madrid, and all are either nonstop or single layover options. Believe it or not, the quickest and most affordable solutions are also the most direct flights. British Airways is the most popular option, especially for nonstop needs. But SWISS, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, and Aegean are other options with extra stops. Single layovers can range anywhere between 4 hours 20 minutes at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to over 18 hours at Athens International Airport (ATH). The perfect flight depends on your schedule, interests, and budget.

Departing from London Heathrow

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and one of the six International airports in London. Located 23 km outside of Central London, LHR handles the needs of more than 75 million passengers annually through four active terminals. British Airways, the main airline for London to Madrid flights, can be accessed via terminals 3 and 5. Busy travelers can access London Heathrow Airport’s online and mobile check-in options to avoid long lines and extensive wait times.

Full and self-service options are also available at check-in desks and kiosks throughout the airport. Most airlines suggest arriving two or three hours prior to departure time to ensure trouble-free boarding. But always check with your airline to be sure. While waiting to board your flight, enjoy the free WIFI, children’s play areas, prayer rooms, and professional salon services.

Arriving in Madrid

Passengers flying in from London Heathrow arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the busiest airport in Madrid. And while it’s not the busiest airport in Europe, MAD is the largest in size on the continent. MAD handles the needs of over 50 million passengers annually via four terminals. T1 is designated for low-cost airlines while T4 is large, modern, and has its own satellite terminal (T4S).

Free unlimited WIFI is available throughout the airport and several internet access points provide printers and free mobile chargers. The business centre can be accessed in T4 at the boarding area between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM. Baby care facilities are located in T1, T2, and T4 as well. A playground, nursing stations, and tot cots can be found in Terminal 2. And religious spaces can be found in T1, T2, and T4. Several local hotels offer courtesy shuttles to their guests. And car rental agencies are located in T1 and T4.

London to Madrid Travel Tips

Though both cities are exciting and full of life, Madrid has almost a third of the population of London. Nonetheless, Madrid can be quite crowded during peak season. Spain does, however, get quite hotter than England with Madrid averaging 15°C compared to London’s 11°C. Thoroughly plan out your vacation or excursion and opt for tours and package deals on activities whenever possible to cut prices and extend your budget. Don’t forget to download Skyscanner’s app for instant updates and tips to make the most out of your Madrid adventure.