How long is the VY9538 flight?

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

Which terminal does VY9538 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 VY9538 have?

Also listed as VLG9538 (Vueling's ICAO code) and VY 9538.

Can I get compensation if VY9538 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.

VY9538 Flight Status Vueling: London to Madrid (VLG9538)

Vueling VY 9538

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 10:05
Actual: 10:35

Terminal: 5 | Gate: A19

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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MAD Madrid

Scheduled: 13:35
Actual: 13:29
Delay

Terminal: 4S

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Landed 24h 04m ago 100%

LHR 10:35 MAD 13:29

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: 01:54

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VY 9538 Flight Status & Schedule Vueling London to Madrid

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	LHR	MAD	10:35	13:29	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LHR	MAD	10:39	13:32	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	MAD	10:55	13:48	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	MAD	10:40	13:33	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	MAD	10:05	13:35	Cancelled	Claim >
Oct 30	LHR	MAD	10:19	13:08	Landed	Track >
Oct 29	LHR	MAD	10:37	13:25	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	LHR	MAD	10:47	14:02	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 25	LHR	MAD	10:38	13:33	Landed	Track >

Vueling operates VY 9538 from London to Madrid, a 1,244 km (773 mi) trip, four times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 2 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 55 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 30 minutes late and still landed at 13:29, 6 minutes early.

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About VY 9538

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Madrid Barajas Airport MAD
Distance: 1,244 km (773 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 55 min
Flies: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 27 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 6 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

VY 9538 FAQ

How long is the VY9538 flight?: The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. London to Madrid is 1,244 km (773 mi).
How often is VY9538 late?: 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled; when late, by 27 minutes on average.
Which days does VY9538 fly?: Four times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VY9538 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 VY9538 have?: Also listed as VLG9538 (Vueling's ICAO code) and VY 9538.
Can I get compensation if VY9538 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.

VY9538 and London LHR to Madrid MAD Flights

Flight VY9538 is a code-share Vueling flight of the British Airways operated BA462.

Other flights departing from London LHR: AA21, BA283, BA854, UA900

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: BA462, UX1502, IB1852, UX4064

All flights connecting London LHR to Madrid MAD.