Travelling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Madrid Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Madrid is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
There are 12 London Luton Airport to Madrid Airport flights each week.
To ensure you catch your LTN to MAD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
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Most passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air UK on this route.
With a reliable 94.29% of services landing on schedule, easyJet has the best on-time performance for LTN to MAD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Luton Airport to Madrid Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LTN and MAD:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
78% of flights taking off from London Luton Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Luton Airport is about 56 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LTN. Whether you have an early flight from London Luton Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Luton Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Luton Airport to Madrid Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Madrid in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from London Luton Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LTN to MAD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.