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Flights London → Madrid

LGW → MAD

12.4
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects London to Madrid, operating with a mix of Airbus A319, Airbus A320, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Madrid has been in operation since 1931 and currently serves over 66 million passengers annually.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~1,213 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £220 (UK Regulation 261).

The London (LGW) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by easyJet. 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 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction

Flying from London (LGW) to Madrid (MAD) heads south for about 1,213 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 56m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:56
Elevation MAD
1998 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A319, Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~121 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
easyJet (U2) 73% 26 min 0.0%

Airlines operating LGW-MAD

Frequently asked questions about LGW-MAD

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: easyJet.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Madrid, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The London-Madrid route is about 1,213 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.