Flights Madrid → Athens
MAD → ATH
Route overview
This flight route connects Madrid and Athens, operating with an Airbus A320 aircraft. The origin airport in Madrid has been open since 1931, while the destination airport in Athens opened much more recently in 2001 and handles over 24 million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Athens (ATH) heads east for about 2,378 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 24m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about MAD-ATH
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: Aegean Airlines.
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The Madrid-Athens route is about 2,378 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.
