Flights Catania → Madrid
CTA → MAD
How long is the flight from Catania to Madrid?
The flight from Catania (CTA) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 2h 28m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Catania to Madrid, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The origin airport in Catania opened in 1924, while the destination airport in Madrid, which sees over sixty-six million passengers annually, was established in 1931.
The Catania (CTA) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (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 Catania the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Catania (CTA) to Madrid (MAD) heads west for about 1,643 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Catania the average ATFM delay is 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating CTA-MAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CTA-MAD
The flight from Catania (CTA) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 2h 28m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 1 airline: Ryanair.
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The Catania-Madrid route is about 1,643 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
