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$69+ Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MAD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Madrid Barajas are usually found in January or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$69
(easyJet)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$247

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:20 pmLGW - MAD
1 stop11h 10mWizz Air
Tue 5/209:15 amMAD - LGW
1 stop24h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 4/29$124
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/78:20 pmLGW - MAD
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/147:35 amMAD - LGW
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$125
This Iberia Express deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia Express is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:40 pmLGW - MAD
Nonstop2h 19mIberia Express
Sat 5/179:35 amMAD - LGW
Nonstop2h 20mIberia Express
Deal found 4/29$127
This easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:00 amLGW - MAD
Nonstop2h 30measyJet
Thu 6/129:45 pmMAD - LGW
Nonstop2h 25measyJet
Deal found 4/30$129
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:00 amLGW - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mAir Europa
Sat 9/277:35 amMAD - LGW
Nonstop2h 25mAir Europa
Deal found 5/1$133
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:35 pmLGW - MAD
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Mon 6/167:35 pmMAD - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$241
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/58:40 pmLGW - MAD
Nonstop2h 19mIberia
Sat 7/126:40 pmMAD - LGW
Nonstop2h 20mIberia
Deal found 4/30$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:25 pmLGW - MAD
1 stop6h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 5/1410:15 pmMAD - LGW
1 stop12h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/30$273

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid that are best for you.

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Gatwick

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Tue 5/13

8:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/20

9:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 00m

$124

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Sat 6/7

8:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/14

7:35 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$125

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 6/12

9:45 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$129

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Thu 9/25

10:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/27

7:35 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$133

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Wed 5/28

8:40 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/7

9:30 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$196

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

6:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 6/16

7:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$241

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Sat 7/5

8:40 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/12

6:40 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$254

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Mon 5/12

4:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/14

10:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop12h 30m

$273

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$69

LondonMadrid

LGW - MAD

LGWMAD

London Gatwick

Tue 5/20

9:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$70

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Compare providers for flights from Gatwick to Madrid

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Gatwick to Madrid in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on London Gatwick Airport-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Gatwick Airport-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Gatwick Airport-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London Gatwick Airport to Madrid trip
Airports
LGW

For early flights, consider staying at an airport hotel since trains don’t run all night and taxis can be costly.

Read more about LGWby John Walton
MAD

Use rideshare services like Uber or Cabify for quick and affordable transport from MAD to Madrid's city center.

Read more about MADby Lori Zaino
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Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

Expert on MAD

Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

US-born but now based in Spain, Lori's visited 60 countries---and written about them for publications like CNN, Forbes, The Points Guy, NBC, and TripAdvisor. She loves combining affordable adventures with luxury travel experiences and feels equally at home salsa dancing in Colombia, sipping wine in a French castle, or backpacking through Malaysia.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on LGW

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Gatwick with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gatwick to Madrid. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 57% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick to Madrid. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from LGW to MAD are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Norwegian, SWISS and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from London to Madrid by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Norwegian
7.8
Good
227 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
Norwegian
7.8
Good
227 reviews
Norwegian
7.8
Good
227 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Norwegian
7.8
Good
227 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,852 reviews
Norwegian
7.8
Good
227 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,701 reviews
Norwegian
7.8
Good
227 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
Air Europa
6.9
Okay
510 reviews
Norwegian
7.8
Good
227 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from London Gatwick?

    Most people fly into Madrid Barajas (MAD) if they book a flight to Madrid from London Gatwick. On average, Barajas has 12 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 4 airlines. Madrid Barajas is conveniently located just 8.5 mi from Madrid’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid round-trip?

    Wizz Air, at $124, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia Express and easyJet. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for easyJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $69. Users have also found prices from $71 and $85 on Iberia Express and Air Europa, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid are Air Europa Express (100%), easyJet (89%) and China Eastern (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid? While on average our users pay $351, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $62. The most popular route (London Gatwick - Madrid Barajas), is priced around $118.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to Madrid

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest$70Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
IberiaCheapest$87Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Iberia ExpressCheapest$106Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time93%
Air EuropaCheapest$127Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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