London Heathrow (LHR) and Madrid-Barajas (MAD) are 1,246 km (774 mi) apart, about 2h 25m by nonstop flight. 2 airlines fly the route nonstop: British Airways and Iberia. Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London all year. Flights also run the other way, from Madrid to London, over the same distance.

London to Madrid connects the hubs of British Airways and Iberia, partners in the same airline group, IAG. The flight crosses the English Channel, western France and the Bay of Biscay.

Distance

1,246 km774 mi

Flight time

2h 25m2h 30m on the way back

Time difference

+1 hMadrid vs London

CO₂ per passenger

287 kgEconomy, one way

Airlines Flying London to Madrid Nonstop

• British Airways
• Iberia

Both airports list each of these airlines on the route, so it flies both ways. Seasonal flights only operate part of the year.

How Far Is London from Madrid?

1,246 km (774 mi) along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface. Real flights stray from it a little for winds, air traffic routes and closed airspace.

How Long Is the Flight from London to Madrid?

Nonstop flights from London to Madrid are scheduled at about 2h 25m, and at about 2h 30m from Madrid to London. These are the times airlines publish, gate to gate, rounded to five minutes. The two directions differ mostly because of the winds at cruising altitude.

Time Difference Between London and Madrid

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London all year.

Work out the jet lag for this flight

The Airports

London Heathrow LHRUnited Kingdom225 nonstop destinations, 84 airlinesFlights from LHRMadrid-Barajas MADSpain233 nonstop destinations, 80 airlinesFlights from MAD

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Airlines as of September 2026, from the destination lists of both airports, compiled by My Flight Routes. Schedules change and seasonal routes come and go, so check with the airline before you book.