Flights Brussels → Madrid
BRU → MAD
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels and Madrid, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Embraer 190, Airbus A319, Airbus A321, Airbus A320, and Avro RJ100. The destination airport in Madrid, which opened in 1931, serves over 66 million passengers annually, making it one of Europe's busiest hubs.
The Brussels (BRU) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), 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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Madrid (MAD) heads south-west for about 1,314 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating BRU-MAD
Frequently asked questions about BRU-MAD
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines.
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The Brussels-Madrid route is about 1,314 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.
