Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Madrid is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 65 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
To ensure you catch your LGW to MAD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Madrid adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Spain:
Iberia Express is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier that offers LGW to MAD flights, with 77.05% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and MAD:
Asturias Airport
Bilbao Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is R 896. A round-trip ticket right now is R 1,532. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to MAD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to MAD.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are highlights.
