Flights Madrid → Brussels
MAD → BRU
Route overview
The flight route connects Madrid, whose airport opened in 1931, with Brussels. The high-traffic destination airport serves approximately 18,930,698 passengers annually, and the route is operated by a mix of aircraft including Embraer 190, Airbus A319, Airbus A321, Airbus A320, and Avro RJ100.
The Madrid (MAD) → Brussels (BRU) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Brussels 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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Brussels (BRU) heads north-east for about 1,314 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Brussels it is 1.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating MAD-BRU
Frequently asked questions about MAD-BRU
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, Brussels Airlines.
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The Madrid-Brussels route is about 1,314 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.
