Flights Alicante → Madrid
ALC → MAD
Route overview
The flight route connects Alicante, whose airport opened in 1967, with Madrid, where the destination airport, which has been operational since 1931, serves over 66 million passengers annually.
The Alicante (ALC) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) heads north-west for about 357 km, a flight time of roughly 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating ALC-MAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ALC-MAD
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Iberia Airlines.
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The Alicante-Madrid route is about 357 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
