Flights London → Madrid
LCY → MAD
Route overview
This flight route connects London to Madrid, operating with an Embraer 190 aircraft. The destination airport in Madrid opened in 1931 and currently serves over 66 million passengers annually.
The London (LCY) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LCY) to Madrid (MAD) heads south for about 1,256 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating LCY-MAD
Frequently asked questions about LCY-MAD
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The London-Madrid route is about 1,256 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
