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LIVE FLIGHT STATUS · LONDON GATWICK

Gatwick now 6°Scattered clouds · Wind 2 mph

IB986 flight status

IberiaIB986DEPARTING
Thu 5 Nov · Airbus A320 NEO
In the airUpdated 8 min ago
FROMLGWLondon GatwickSouth Terminal6° · Scattered cloudsAt Gatwick now · wind 2 mph
Took off 20:10Lands about 22:15 UK time · 9 min to go
TOMADMadridLands ~23:15 local8° · Clear skyIn Madrid now · 23:06 local
Took off20:10Scheduled to leave the gate 19:40
Lands in Madrid~23:15Local time there · 22:15 UK · our estimate
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  2. Gate shown
  3. Boarding
  4. Gate closes
  5. Took off20:10

At Gatwick

TerminalSouthNot North: check before you set off
Flight time2h 20m
AircraftA320 NEOAirbus

Iberia at Gatwick: which terminal, and its other flights

In plain English

IB986 left Gatwick at 20:10 for Madrid. It should land at about 22:15 UK time.

How reliable is this route?

Iberia flights from Gatwick to Madrid, last 12 months (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026) · 661 flights

Left on time81%
Early or up to 15 min late
Avg delay9 min
1h+ late1 in 43
Cancelled1.2%
November last year96% on time · average delay 4 min

Figures are for the route and airline over each month, not this particular flight. Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority punctuality statistics, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026. CAA punctuality statistics

More flights at Gatwick

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Good to know

When is the gate shown?

Gatwick usually puts the gate on the departure screens about 40 minutes before take-off. Until then, wait in the departure lounge.

How early should I get to the airport?

Two hours before a short-haul flight is a safe rule, and three for long-haul. Your airline's bag drop closing time is the real deadline, so check it on your booking.

North or South Terminal?

It depends on the airline, so check before you set off. A free shuttle train links the two terminals and takes a few minutes.

How up to date is this?

We update Gatwick's flights regularly through the day, and the page refreshes itself while it's open. Times can change quickly, so always check with your airline too.

Times are UK time unless marked local. Flight details can change: always check with your airline. Weather data © OpenWeather.