London Heathrow to Madrid Barajas: delays and what they are worth
A three hour delay on this route is worth £220 per passenger. It is 1,243km, which falls in the under 1,500km band, and every airline flying it has to pay.
Why this route is worth £220
Compensation is set by the distance between the two airports, measured in a straight line, and nothing else. Not the fare, not the cabin, not the length of the delay beyond the three hour threshold.
| Distance | 1,243km |
| Band | under 1,500km |
| UK261 | £220 per passenger |
| EU261 | €250 per passenger |
Who has to pay on this route
London Heathrow is a UK or EU airport, so every departure from it is covered, whoever operates the flight. That includes airlines from outside the UK and EU.
Flown by: British Airways, Iberia.
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Common questions
How much compensation for a delay on LHR to MAD?
£220 per passenger under UK261, or €250 under EU261, for an arrival three or more hours late. This route is 1,243km, which puts it in the under 1,500km band.
Which airlines on LHR to MAD have to pay?
All of them. London Heathrow is a UK or EU airport, so every departure is covered whoever operates it.
Is the return leg covered too?
Each leg is judged separately. Leaving London Heathrow is always covered; the return is covered only if the airline is UK or EU.
Does the delay count from departure or arrival?
Arrival. A flight that leaves four hours late and makes up the time in the air does not qualify. One that leaves on time and lands three hours late does.
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