Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to London (LON)

Madrid is a bustling big city with a deep history as well as a modern feel. London offers many of the same amenities as Madrid. Both cities have about the same density of population, but London has a higher unemployment rate. London is more of a business center, with twice the gross domestic product of Madrid. Learn some of the ins and outs of this route to make your trip smoother.

Route Options and Flight Information

This route is serviced by Iberia, easyJet, British Airways, RyanAir, Norwegian, TAP Portugal, Vueling, Alitalia, and Aer Lingus. Many of the flights are direct, but there are one-stop flights as well. Book your flight using the Skyscanner flight tool. You can compare flights and costs. You can also set price alerts to be notified when a price on your flight changes.

The Airport You Will Use in Madrid

The airport you will use out of Madrid is Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport. You will find four terminals. None of these are designated as an international terminal, so the one you use will depend on the airline you are flying. Travel between terminals on the Automated People Mover.

Among the many shops at the airport are Accessorize, Boss, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Bvgari, and Express Duty Free. You may eat at 100 Mantadidos, Burger King, Café Pans, Eat and Fly The Chocolate Factory, Sibarium, The Food Society, and Wonkandy.

Your Destination Airports

When flying to London, you may fly into one of its six international airports. You can find the best deals by remaining flexible about your destination airport. Select “any” when choosing London as your destination, and you will see all of the flight deals available on Skyscanner’s flight search tool.

Luton is the destination no-frills airlines, and London City Airport can only handle mid-size and smaller planes.

Heathrow is a full-fledged international airport that accepts international flights from around the world.

Gatwick can also handle major flight routes

Many flights from Europe land at Stansted is a landing place for flights from Europe.

Southend is a smaller, less busy airport.

Security

United States citizens do not need a visa to enter England. You will need a passport. Non-U.S. citizens flying from Madrid to London will need a visa.

Time Zone

London is one hour behind Madrid.

Climate

Temperatures can reach 72 degrees in August, and go as low as 37 degrees in January and February. You will find that London has 14 to 19 rainy days per month.

Prices in London

London is more expensive than Madrid. Consumer prices are 29 percent higher, and restaurants are 43 percent higher. However, you can find economical places to eat. A budget breakfast can cost under $8.00, and lunch can cost about $.15.00. A dinner can be had for $20. Fine dining can cost much more, of course. A meal for two at a fine restaurant can cost $100 to $200.

Depending on which airport you fly into, a taxi from the airport to London’s center can cost as much as $92. By comparison, The subway (Tube) only costs $7.24. All all-day pass for the Tube is $11.56.

Hotels in London range from economy lodgings at around $150 to well over $300 a night. Five-star hotels can cost $1,000 a night and more. Use the hotel booking tool from Skycanner to find the cheapest rates on London hotels..