Flights Madrid → London
MAD → LCY
Route overview
The flight route operates between Madrid and London, using Embraer 190 aircraft. The airport in Madrid, where the journey originates, has been open since 1931, while the destination airport sees over three million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → London (LCY) route is operated by British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to London (LCY) heads north for about 1,256 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
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 MAD-LCY
Frequently asked questions about MAD-LCY
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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 Madrid-London route is about 1,256 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
