Gatwick → Madrid flight delays
GATWICK → MADRID · all airlines · 3,899 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
18%of the time, by +42 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
82%
Delayed 3h+
0.2%
Cancelled
0.2%
Avg when late
+42m
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When does GATWICK → MADRID run late?
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Delays peak in July (34% late).
Which airline is most punctual on GATWICK → MADRID?
Frequently asked
How often is the Gatwick to Madrid flight delayed?
About 18% of GATWICK → MADRID flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 42 minutes when they do, based on 3,899 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on GATWICK → MADRID?
Iberia Express, delayed 12% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on GATWICK → MADRID?
July is the worst, with 34% of flights delayed, while November is the most reliable at 5%.
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