Flights Frankfurt → Madrid
FRA → MAD
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt and Madrid, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Airbus A321, Airbus A319, Boeing 787, Airbus A320, Embraer 190, and Boeing 737-800. Madrid's airport, which opened in 1931, serves over 66 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.8/100 (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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Madrid (MAD) heads south-west for about 1,420 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 12m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-MAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-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, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Madrid route is about 1,420 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.
