Flights London → Madrid
LGW → MAD
How long is the flight from London to Madrid?
The flight from London (LGW) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 1h 56m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
The London (LGW) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.9/100 (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
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LGW-MAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-MAD
The flight from London (LGW) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 1h 56m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
