How long is the VY9609 flight?

The timetable allows 2 h 35 min. London to Madrid is 1,244 km (773 mi).

Which terminal does VY9609 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 VY9609 have?

Also listed as VLG9609 (Vueling's ICAO code) and VY 9609.

Can I get compensation if VY9609 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.

VY9609 Flight Status Vueling: London to Madrid (VLG9609)

Vueling VY 9609

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 16:05
Actual: 16:44

Terminal: 5 | Gate: A23

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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MAD Madrid

Scheduled: 19:40
Actual: 19:41
Delay

Terminal: 4S

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

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Landed 18h 05m ago 100%

LHR 16:44 MAD 19:41

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: 02:35 · Actual Duration: 01:57

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VY 9609 Flight Status & Schedule Vueling London to Madrid

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	LHR	MAD	16:44	19:41	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LHR	MAD	17:42	20:35	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	MAD	17:01	19:53	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	MAD	16:58	19:48	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	MAD	16:35	19:29	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	MAD	17:05	19:48	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	MAD	17:12	20:01	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 29	LHR	MAD	16:55	19:42	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	LHR	MAD	17:11	20:01	Landed	Track >

Vueling flight VY 9609 links London and Madrid, 1,244 km (773 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 2 h 35 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 39 minutes late and still landed at 19:41, just 1 minute behind schedule.

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About VY 9609

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Madrid Barajas Airport MAD
Distance: 1,244 km (773 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 50 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time: 8 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 21 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's 1-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.

VY 9609 FAQ

How long is the VY9609 flight?: The timetable allows 2 h 35 min. London to Madrid is 1,244 km (773 mi).
How often is VY9609 late?: 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which days does VY9609 fly?: Five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VY9609 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 VY9609 have?: Also listed as VLG9609 (Vueling's ICAO code) and VY 9609.
Can I get compensation if VY9609 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.

VY9609 and London LHR to Madrid MAD Flights

Flight VY9609 is a code-share Vueling flight of the British Airways operated BA468.

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA275, BA398, BA560, RJ112

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: FR7070, NT6004, BA468, YW1222

All flights connecting London LHR to Madrid MAD.