Flights Madrid → Alicante
MAD → ALC
How long is the flight from Madrid to Alicante?
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 52 min. 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 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 11.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). 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 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
Airlines operating MAD-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-ALC
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 52 min. 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: Iberia Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Alicante, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
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.
