Flights Madrid → Dakar
MAD → DKR
Route overview
The flight route connects Madrid, which has a historic airport opened in 1931, to the bustling city of Dakar. Serving one of Africa's largest and busiest airports, this route accommodates a significant number of passengers annually, with over 1,965,223 people passing through the destination airport each year. The journey is typically operated using modern aircraft such as the Airbus A321, Airbus A319, and Boeing 737-800.
The Madrid (MAD) → Dakar (DKR) route is operated by Iberia 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 Dakar the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Dakar: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Dakar (DKR) heads south-west for about 3,165 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 23m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Dakar it is 2.0 min (atfm).
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-DKR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-DKR
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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-Dakar route is about 3,165 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.
