How long is the BA456 flight?

The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. London to Madrid is 1,244 km (773 mi).

Which terminal does BA456 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 BA456 have?

Also listed as BAW456 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 456.

Can I get compensation if BA456 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.

BA456 Flight Status British Airways: London to Madrid (BAW456)

British Airways BA 456

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 06:15
Actual: 06:31

Terminal: 5 | Gate: A1

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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MAD Madrid

Scheduled: 09:45
Actual: 09:17
Delay

Terminal: 4S

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CET

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Landed 50m ago 100%

LHR 06:31 MAD 09:17

1,244 km (773 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1244 km / 773 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:30 · Actual Duration: 01:46

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BA 456 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Madrid

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 13	LHR	MAD	06:31	09:17	Landed	Track >
Nov 12	LHR	MAD	06:38	09:36	Landed	Track >
Nov 11	LHR	MAD	06:15	09:45	Cancelled	Claim >
Nov 10	LHR	MAD	06:32	09:24	Landed	Track >
Nov 09	LHR	MAD	06:34	09:37	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	LHR	MAD	06:37	09:31	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	LHR	MAD	06:19	09:08	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LHR	MAD	06:26	09:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	MAD	06:24	09:16	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	MAD	06:25	09:15	Landed	Track >

British Airways' London–Madrid flight covers 1,244 km (773 mi) and runs daily. Its timetable allows 2 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 16 minutes late and still landed at 09:17, 28 minutes early.

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About BA 456

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Madrid Barajas Airport MAD
Distance: 1,244 km (773 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 50 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 10
Usually departs from: Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Today's flight landed 28 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

BA 456 FAQ

How long is the BA456 flight?: The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. London to Madrid is 1,244 km (773 mi).
How often is BA456 late?: None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled.
Which days does BA456 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA456 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 BA456 have?: Also listed as BAW456 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 456.
Can I get compensation if BA456 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.

BA456 and London LHR to Madrid MAD Flights

Flight BA456 is code-shared by 6 airlines using the flight numbers IB3641, JL7799, AA6800, QR9710, LA5507, VY9638

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA1438, BA1390, AF1381

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: DL108, W43171, UX5042, UX1144

All flights connecting London LHR to Madrid MAD.