Flights Madrid → Alicante
MAD → ALC
Route overview
The flight route connects Madrid, whose airport opened in 1931, with Alicante, where the airport was inaugurated much later in 1967. Alicante's airport is a major hub, serving over 13,202,880 passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) heads south-east for about 357 km, a flight time of roughly 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Alicante it is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
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 MAD-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-ALC
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-Alicante 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.
