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Flights Madrid → Algier

MAD → ALG

14.5
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

This flight route operates between Madrid and Algiers, connecting two historically significant cities. The journey is served by a mix of Boeing 737-600 and Airbus A319 aircraft, with the destination airport in Algiers having been operational since 1924 and handling over seven million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~725 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Madrid (MAD) → Algier (ALG) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Algier the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.

Heading to Algier: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Algier (ALG) heads south-east for about 725 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 20m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Algier it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
14:20
Elevation ALG
82 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-600, Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~73 kg

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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 MAD-ALG

Frequently asked questions about MAD-ALG

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: Iberia Airlines.

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The Madrid-Algier route is about 725 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.