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Flights to Madrid

Madrid is a lively city all year round, so whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, you’ll have an unforgettable time. From colourful buildings to narrow, labyrinthine streets, this city’s centre is easy to tour on foot. Discover funky cafes, restaurants and vintage shops by day and a myriad of bars, tapas restaurants and clubs by night.

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Live life to the fullest in Madrid

Fly to Madrid with British Airways and get swept away by the charm of Spain’s capital. 

Enjoy a stroll through the square outside of Palacio Real and head up to the Riu Plaza’s rooftop, where you can soak up views of the entire city. Then head to Mercado de San Miguel, one of Madrid’s oldest markets, to tour the stalls piled high with Spain’s most delicious bites.

Walk off your lunch in El Retiro Park, where you can rent a boat and row on its glassy lake. It offers a beautiful view of the sunset each evening. Book your holiday to Madrid now.

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Flight time

2 hrs 30 mins

Time zone

GMT +1

Currency

Euro

Madrid flight FAQs

A flight from London to Madrid takes just under two hours and 30 minutes.

Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to visit Madrid. Summer is the most popular season for visitors, so book your flights in spring or autumn to pay less for your flights but still experience pleasant weather and the city’s cool vibe.

You can make your trip to Madrid fit any budget. Seek out local tapas bars where you can enjoy cheap drinks and indulge in small plates for reasonable prices. Many of Madrid’s world-class sights are free to visit, so take advantage of the sunny weather and explore the city by foot. Plenty of the free activities are in the heart of the city. Try Campo del Moro, a garden that sits just beneath the Palacio Real and Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, a chapel where you can admire Francisco de Goya’s work in its original setting.

We fly to Madrid-Barajas Airport, which is located just under 30 minutes outside of the city centre. From there you can use the metro service to access the historic city centre area, or you can catch a taxi from just outside the terminal building to the busy business district if you’re travelling for work. If you’re looking to travel further afield during your stay, you can also arrange a car hire once you arrive at the airport.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Madrid has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Apart from having a hoard of excellent art collections, Madrid is full of mouth-watering eateries and enormous parks, and its home to Europe’s largest palace – the Palacio Real. You can take part in Spain’s famed tapas-hopping tradition, where you visit one tapas bar after the other, sampling a selection of delicious small plates alongside a glass of wine, cana – a small beer – or a vermouth. After you’ve had your fill, you can join the locals as they dance the night away.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Spain. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you'll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.

Our cabins

All our cabins offer the same great – and uniquely British – experience. Choose your perfect way to fly, from economy to business.

Economy

Our Euro Traveller cabin offers all the touches you need to enjoy your flight at an affordable price.

Euro traveller

Business

Work or relax in our Club Europe cabin and enjoy lounge access, a dedicated check-in area and more personal space.

Club Europe

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Terms and conditions

  • Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
  • Package holiday prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
  • Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
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  • One-way fares displayed are the lowest adult prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
  • Package holiday prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in GBP per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
  • Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
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  • Combine and save on Holidays: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ holiday including more than one hotel and / or car.
  • Package holidays are protected under British Airways Holidays Ltd by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 5985.
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