Flights Madrid → Helsinki
MAD → HEL
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 18.3/100 (medium), 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) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating MAD-HEL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-HEL
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.
