London to Madrid with points & miles
Heathrow (LHR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD) is about 1,244 km. Below is how the major programmes price this route. Prices are transparent estimates — for a recommendation tailored to your points, run it through the optimiser.
Estimate, not live availability
Our own estimate from flight distance — not published award charts or live seats. Taxes also reflect our estimate of each airline's surcharge level. Check seats with the airline before transferring points — transfers are final.
| Airline | Programme | Economy | Business | Amex pts (business) | Taxes | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Nonstop | Avios | 9,500 | 15,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 15,000 1:1 · Instant | £115 | 2h 3m est. |
| Longer routings — over 1.5× the nonstop time or distance | ||||||
| Air France 1 stop via CDG | Flying Blue Miles | 10,000 | 16,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 16,500 1:1 · 4 working days | £75 | 4h 4m est. |
| Qatar Airways 1 stop via DOH | Avios | 43,000 | 91,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 91,500 1:1 · Up to 48 hours | £170 | 14h 51m est. |
| Emirates 1 stop via DXB | Skywards Miles | 45,000 | 96,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 193,000 2:1 · 2 working days | £245 | 15h 32m est. |
| Cathay Pacific 1 stop via HKG | Asia Miles | 77,500 | 170,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 170,000 1:1 · 3 working days | £305 | 26h 6m est. |
| Not operating yet — suspended or not yet started; bookable from the date shown | ||||||
| Singapore Airlines 1 stop via SIN · From 26 Oct 2026 | KrisFlyer Miles | 85,000 | 187,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 281,400 3:2 · 15 working days | £270 | 28h 36m est. |
Frequently asked
How many points do I need to fly London to Madrid in business class?
From around 15,000 Amex Membership Rewards points one-way with British Airways — an estimated 15,000 Avios at Amex UK's 1:1 transfer ratio (instant to arrive), plus roughly £115 in taxes and surcharges. Award prices are Slipstream estimates; Slipstream compares the options and tells you the best transfer route.
What is the best airline for London to Madrid?
On points, journey time, stops, taxes and value together, British Airways (nonstop, 2h 3m est.) lead for business class. Slipstream scores them on value to you, not loyalty.
Miles prices are Slipstream's distance-based estimates, not live award inventory. Amex points use each partner's published Amex UK transfer ratio, rounded up to its transfer minimum and increment (checked 27 Sept 2026). Etihad Guest is no longer an Amex UK transfer partner (ended 22 Jun 2026), so it isn't listed. Always confirm availability and pricing with the airline before transferring points — Amex transfers are final. Journey times marked “est.” are estimates, not published schedules.
Which airlines fly this route: from Heathrow Airport, Dubai International Airport, Hamad International Airport, Changi Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0; checked 27 Sept 2026), with headline routes checked against the airlines' own sites.