Flights Madrid → Lisbon
MAD → LIS
Route overview
The flight route from Madrid to Lisbon is operated using a variety of aircraft including Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Embraer RJ145, and Fokker 100. The origin airport in Madrid, which opened in 1931, serves as the starting point for this connection to Lisbon, a destination that sees over thirty-one million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Lisbon (LIS) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, TAP Portugal, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Lisbon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Lisbon (LIS) heads west for about 513 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Lisbon it is 1.1 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% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating MAD-LIS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-LIS
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 3 airlines: Iberia Airlines, TAP Portugal, easyJet.
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The Madrid-Lisbon route is about 513 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.
