British Airways flights from London to Madrid
Weather by month: London and Madrid
| Month | London | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C · 84 mm | 7°C · 49 mm |
| February | 5°C · 49 mm | 8°C · 13 mm |
| March | 8°C · 13 mm | 8°C · 238 mm |
| April | 12°C · 24 mm | 13°C · 99 mm |
| May | 15°C · 28 mm | 18°C · 114 mm |
| June | 19°C · 41 mm | 27°C · 17 mm |
| July | 20°C · 76 mm | 28°C · 1 mm |
| August | 19°C · 33 mm | 29°C · 1 mm |
| September | 15°C · 61 mm | 22°C · 10 mm |
| October | 12°C · 62 mm | 18°C · 30 mm |
| November | 9°C · 76 mm | 9°C · 66 mm |
| December | 8°C · 68 mm | 7°C · 43 mm |
Average temperature and total rainfall per month, last full year.
About British Airways flights from London to Madrid
British Airways operates flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), covering 1,263 kilometres. Flights on this route are usually non-stop and take approximately 150 minutes. This connection serves both leisure and business travellers between the UK capital and Spain's largest city.
Fares tend to be lowest in September. British Airways allows cabin baggage up to 23 kg and measuring 56x45x25 cm. Checked baggage is not included in standard fares, though a single bag of 23 kg can be added. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before flight time.
Airports on this route
| Departure | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Flight time | 2 h 30 min (estimated) |
| Distance | 1263 km |
British Airways cabin bag: 1 piece, 23 kg (51 lb), 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in). Checked bag in Economy: not included in the basic fare (from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD)).
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) |
| Personal item | included | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in) |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | paid option, from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) |
| Checked baggage - Premium Economy | 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - Business | 2 pieces · 32 kg (71 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - First | 3 pieces · 32 kg (71 lb) | included in the fare |
| Extra bag | from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) | cheaper when added online in advance |
| Overweight fee | from 65 GBP (≈ 88 USD) | per bag above the allowance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
British Airways online check-in opens 24 h before departure and closes 1 h before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 24 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 1 h before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
| Self-service kiosks | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.