Flights Madrid → Helsinki
MAD → HEL
How long is the flight from Madrid to Helsinki?
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Helsinki (HEL) takes about 4h 6m. 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
This flight route operates from Madrid-Barajas Airport, which opened in 1931, to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, inaugurated in 1952. The destination airport serves over 16 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel between Europe and Scandinavia.
The Madrid (MAD) → Helsinki (HEL) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Helsinki: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Helsinki (HEL) heads north-east for about 2,946 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Helsinki it is 0.3 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-HEL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-HEL
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Helsinki (HEL) takes about 4h 6m. 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.
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The Madrid-Helsinki route is about 2,946 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.
