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Cheap Flight Deals from Madrid to Heathrow (MAD-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Madrid to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Madrid to Heathrow

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Madrid to Heathrow.
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Iberia Logo
17:45 - 19:10MAD-LHR
2h 25mdirect
Iberia Logo
18:45 - 22:10LHR-MAD
2h 25mdirect
£85Iberia
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Sat, 4 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
Iberia Logo
07:00 - 08:25MAD-LHR
2h 25mdirect
Iberia Logo
18:45 - 22:10LHR-MAD
2h 25mdirect
£85Iberia
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Wed, 24 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
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06:35 - 18:00MAD-LHR
12h 25m1 stop
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18:50 - 09:40LHR-MAD
13h 50m1 stop
Thu, 8 May - Wed, 14 May
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 08:25MAD-LHR
2h 25mdirect
British Airways Logo
06:10 - 09:40LHR-MAD
2h 30mdirect
£89British Airways
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 2 Dec
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14:55 - 16:20MAD-LHR
2h 25mdirect
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07:00 - 10:30LHR-MAD
2h 30mdirect
Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 2 Dec
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:20MAD-LHR
2h 25mdirect
British Airways Logo
06:10 - 09:35LHR-MAD
2h 25mdirect
£97British Airways
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
Brussels Airlines Logo
06:20 - 20:55MAD-LHR
15h 35m1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
11:05 - 20:05LHR-MAD
8h 00m1 stop
£162Brussels Airlines
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Sat, 7 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Brussels Airlines Logo
12:40 - 20:55MAD-LHR
9h 15m1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
11:05 - 20:05LHR-MAD
8h 00m1 stop
£163Brussels Airlines
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Sat, 14 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
14:55 - 20:45MAD-LHR
6h 50m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
07:25 - 14:10LHR-MAD
5h 45m1 stop
£168Lufthansa
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Fri, 2 May - Tue, 13 May
Lufthansa Logo
14:55 - 19:40MAD-LHR
5h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
06:30 - 16:15LHR-MAD
8h 45m1 stop
£177Lufthansa
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Fri, 2 May - Sat, 3 May

Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Heathrow

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Iberia

Iberia offers Wi-Fi on most flights with global coverage.


Iberia's Euro-business class offers more legroom with blocked centre seats.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
British Airways

BA's Euro Traveller fares include a cabin bag, unlike budget carriers.


BA offers ergonomic leather seats with 79 cm legroom on most planes.

Airports
MAD

Madrid Airport's metro line connects to the city centre in 30–40 minutes. A small supplement applies to the standard fare.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
LHR

The Heathrow Express takes you to London Paddington in 15 minutes. Buy tickets in advance for the best rate.

Read more about LHRby Kirstie Pickering
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Iberia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Madrid, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost £120 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £239 and £215 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £632, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£31
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Madrid to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Madrid to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Madrid to Heathrow 
FelixFlew with IberiaMAD-LHRSept 2024
Barajas is much better than Heathrow. However unless you are willing to put up with Ryanair or EasyJet, it’s the only way. Assume you will be delayed and bring a good book. The only good way of getting to London is by train
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaMAD-LHRSept 2024
Madrid and Heathrow are two of the most unorganized airports I’ve ever encountered.

FAQs for booking Madrid to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • How to get to Madrid Airport from the city centre?

    Central Madrid is around 12.6 miles from Madrid Airport, a journey of about 30min by car or scooter. You can use the short-stay parking located at T1, T2 and T4 if you are being dropped off at the airport, and you can also park your scooter for free. An affordable and time-effective public transport option is taking the Metro line 8, which should get you to the airport in around 35min.

  • Can I rent a car when I arrive at London Heathrow?

    Your flight from Madrid to Heathrow may arrive at either Terminal 3 or Terminal 5, depending on which airline you choose. In both terminals, you will find large yellow car rental kiosks as you head out after security. Hiring a 'mini' car may be the most cost-effective choice, but staff can make a comparison and give you the best options on the day.

  • What facilities are there at Madrid Airport?

    Currency exchange and cash machines are located throughout the airport, along with Post Office services (open on weekdays). The airport boasts a multitude of shops and restaurants, from McDonald's to La Piazetta. Pharmacy and medical services are available for emergencies, and there is also a tobacco shop, newsagent and smoking area.

  • I have a lot of luggage, can someone help me on arrival at Heathrow?

    London Heathrow offers a porter service with multilingual team members to assist with luggage. The service is available for a small fee, covers 1-8 bags, and staff will help you carry your luggage to your next mode of transport. We recommend booking in advance as this service may have limited availability depending on how busy the airport is.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport was £42 for a one-way ticket and £113 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    Iberia, British Airways, and Finnair offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Madrid and London Heathrow Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are direct flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to London, Iberia or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to London are Iberia and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £212 and an overall rating of 7.0, Iberia is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £173 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £78 or less one-way and £79 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, choose a flight from Madrid (MAD) to Heathrow (LHR) with Iberia. Iberia flight routes generate around 54% fewer CO2 emissions than other airlines offering this journey. Flights with Iberia are also direct, meaning no stops along the way.
  • Madrid Airport has families in mind when it comes to travel. Offering fast-track priority access especially to families with children makes passing security easier and less overwhelming. There are children's play areas in each terminal and feeding lounges, where you can breastfeed in privacy, heat up your baby's food, and change nappies. Pushchairs are available free of charge to ensure easy access through the terminals.
  • If you are on a business trip and you book with Iberia airlines, you can enjoy entry to the Iberia Dalí Lounge, which is open from 6:00 to 1:00. Lockers on-site free you of your luggage so you can fully focus in your working space whilst enjoying the Wi-Fi, open area and air conditioning. Other facilities include showers, snacks and printing and copying equipment.
  • On your arrival at London Heathrow, you can easily access Central London by taking the Heathrow Express train service. It runs on a 15min schedule which takes around 20min to London Paddington. Alternatively, if you are being picked up, there is short-stay parking on site.
  • We recommend you book special assistance at least 48h before travel if required. As part of this service, a staff member will assist you from the time of your arrival at the airport. They will help with baggage, accompany you through each stage of the airport, from check-in to security, and help you board the plane and be comfortable in your seat before take-off.
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Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to London Heathrow Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Madrid Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Madrid Barajas

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from Madrid to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Madrid to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.0
IberiaOverall score based on 2682 reviews
6.7Comfort
6.6Entertainment
7.6Crew
6.3Food
7.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Very good service from San Jose to Madrid . Ryanair service from Madrid to Brussels 😕

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025MAD - BRU
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Very good service from San Jose to Madrid . Ryanair service from Madrid to Brussels 😕

Paid for “extra room” selected seat. Wasn’t a benefit. Also was in aisle and was bumped almost every time attendants walked down aisle. Should have saved the assigned seat money and let them select.

I wish they could put the pre-tsa check on the tickets or global entry.

Couldn’t keep my luggage and had no choice. Ground staff didn’t even bother to explain why.

very good all round. staff, food, entertainment, punctuality all very good

We upgraded to Business class paying approx. $1,300. Despite the upgrade, we were still required to pay an additional €70 for a checked bag. Furthermore, we were informed that another €70 would have been charged for our carry-on bag, as it was 3kg over the limit. To avoid this, we had to move clothing from the carry-on into the checked bag, which was both inconvenient and frustrating. Given the significant amount paid for the Business Class upgrade, we found this treatment to be quite appalling and disappointing. We expected a higher level of service and consideration for our luggage, and this experience did not meet those expectations.

The cabin crew were great very helpful and accommodating. We had a fellow passenger throw up next to us. The flight crew did an amazing job cleaning up and reseating us. We did question as to if he should have been let on the flight as his condition was likely self imposed.

Great flight, short and good attention. Didn't took any food so can't say thing about it

online check-in was horrible and didn't work either way

The airline refused to board me because I showed up only 50 minutes prior to departure time, despite the fact that shortly before that, when I arrived at the airport still in time, they changed the terminal and I had to take a bus that took 20 minutes. Keep in mind that for some maintenance error I could not check in online like I usually do. Personnel at the airport was unable to let me in, customer care was beyond useless, the original airline operator (Iberia) was as useless as a toilet paper roll core in time of a wipe and all this uselessness made me waste my ticket, my reservations, my long time parking, food and most of all the joy of being with my family for the new year after working my bottom off even at Christmas. Am I happy? Come and ask me in person!

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

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