Flights Madrid → Barcelona
MAD → BCN
Route overview
This flight route connects Madrid and Barcelona, with flights operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 747-400 and Airbus models such as the A319, A320, A321, A330-200, and A330-300. The destination airport in Barcelona, which opened in 1916, sees over 41 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Madrid (MAD) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) heads east for about 483 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating MAD-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-BCN
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, Vueling Airlines.
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The Madrid-Barcelona route is about 483 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.
