Air freight LHR → MAD
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Spain
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Cargo BA | LHR → MAD | 1,244 km | 2h 4m | 2h 4m |
| Iberia Cargo IB | LHR → MAD | 1,244 km | 2h 4m | 2h 4m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → MAD | 1,410 km | 2h 52m | 10h 52m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → MAD | 1,785 km | 3h 18m | 11h 18m |
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS → MAD | 1,829 km | 3h 21m | 11h 21m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | LHR → ZRH → MAD | 2,027 km | 3h 35m | 11h 35m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → MAD | 2,074 km | 3h 38m | 11h 38m |
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from LHR to MAD?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 2h 4m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from LHR to MAD?
British Airways Cargo, Iberia Cargo, Air France Cargo, Cargolux, KLM Cargo, Swiss WorldCargo and 1 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.