BA4240 Flight Status British Airways: London to Madrid (BAW4240)
LGW London
- Scheduled
- 19:40
- Actual
- 20:06
Terminal: S | Gate: 11
Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT
MAD Madrid
- Scheduled
- 23:00
- Actual
- 22:59
- Delay
Terminal: 4S | Gate: S30
Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET
Landed 14h 23m ago 100%
LGW 20:06 MAD 22:59
1,213 km (754 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 1213 km / 754 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:20 · Actual Duration: 01:53 · Aircraft:
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BA 4240 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Madrid
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08 | LGW | MAD | 20:06 | 22:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LGW | MAD | 20:01 | 22:52 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LGW | MAD | 19:59 | 22:53 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LGW | MAD | 20:09 | 22:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LGW | MAD | 20:32 | 23:23 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 03 | LGW | MAD | 20:00 | 23:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LGW | MAD | 20:10 | 22:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | LGW | MAD | 20:41 | 23:31 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 31 | LGW | MAD | 20:52 | 23:35 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 30 | LGW | MAD | 20:02 | 22:53 | Landed | Track > |
British Airways' London–Madrid flight covers 1,213 km (754 mi) and runs six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 2 h 20 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 26 minutes late and still landed at 22:59, 1 minute early.
About BA 4240
- Distance
- 1,213 km (754 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 1 h 50 min
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 7 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 30 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal S
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 1 minute early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
BA 4240 FAQ
- How long is the BA4240 flight?
- The timetable allows 2 h 20 min. London to Madrid is 1,213 km (754 mi).
- How often is BA4240 late?
- 3 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 30 minutes on average.
- Which days does BA4240 fly?
- Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does BA4240 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal S at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and arrives at Terminal 4S at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does BA4240 have?
- Also listed as BAW4240 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 4240.
- Can I get compensation if BA4240 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £220 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
BA4240 and London LGW to Madrid MAD Flights
Flight BA4240 is a code-share British Airways flight of the Iberia operated IB986.
Other flights departing from London LGW: IB986, VY7681, GR611
Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: IB986, IB582, IB1056, IB1138
All flights connecting London LGW to Madrid MAD.