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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Iberia Express: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Europa
• Iberia
• easyJet

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Europa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 212 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to C$ 289 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 39–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Faro (FAO) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Malaga (AGP) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 12% of one-stop connections

Faro (FAO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the London Gatwick Airport to Madrid route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 263 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 320, a difference of C$ 57. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Madrid route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:29 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:09 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 29% above the route average of C$ 291. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid takes 2h 29m, covering 1,954 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 56, which is 67% below the typical average for this route.

Iberia Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights are:

• Iberia Express: 91% on time
• easyJet: 91% on time
• Air Europa: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 5h 07m via Ibiza (IBZ) and 5h 24m via Malaga (AGP).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Alamo
· Centauro

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid range from C$ 192 to C$ 411, with an average of C$ 291 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 192 counts as a good deal.