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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
57%Trains in Madrid are 57% cheaper than in London.
London£2.90
Madrid£1.25
MealMid-priced restaurant
37%A meal in Madrid is 37% cheaper than a meal in London.
London£20.00
Madrid£12.51
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
35%A taxi fare in Madrid is 35% cheaper than in London.
London£4.50
Madrid£2.92
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
43%Coffee in Madrid is 43% cheaper than in London.
London£3.75
Madrid£2.12
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.19 EUR
1 EUR = 0.85 GBP
Last checked on Thu 27/03
Distance: 785 miles
London airports
Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles
Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles
Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles
Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles
London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles
Madrid airports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD)How far from city centre: 8 miles

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Madrid

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Madrid?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Spain may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from London to Madrid at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Madrid is 18£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Madrid expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Madrid costs an average of 2.92 GBP, 35% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.50 GBP,

while train tickets costs 57% less in Madrid: 1.25 GBP against 2.90 GBP in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.51 GBP in Madrid, 37% less than the 20.00 GBP in London.

The price of the coffee is around 43% cheaper in Madrid, with an average of 2.12 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.75 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Madrid?
The most popular months to book a flight from London to Madrid are May, April and June, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Madrid, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from London to Madrid?
The best time of the year to go to Madrid when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to Madrid from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Madrid.
How long does the flight take to go from London to Madrid?
The total flight time between London and Madrid is of around 02:30 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,257 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Madrid compared to London?
While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Madrid's temperatures can go up to 37.21 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.74 ºC in Madrid, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6 mm precipitation, while Madrid have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between London and Madrid?

The main airport route flying between London and Madrid is: Luton International (LTN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Easyjet.

Alternatively, you can find London - Madrid flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD) with the following airline(s) flying the route: British Airways.

Iberia.

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Which are the airlines with flights from London to Madrid?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Madrid are:

  • Ryanair.
  • Norwegian Air Sweden.
  • Air Europa.

TAP Portugal, stopping in Lisbon for 70 minutes minimum.

  • TAP Portugal, with 880 minutes scale in Porto.
  • Swiss International Air Lines, with 75 minutes scale in Zurich.

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