Flights Madrid → Manchester
MAD → MAN
Route overview
This flight route operates between Madrid and Manchester, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The origin airport in Madrid has been operational since 1931, while the destination airport in Manchester opened three years later in 1934 and currently serves over 23 million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Manchester (MAN) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Manchester: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Manchester (MAN) heads north for about 1,433 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 13m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Manchester it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating MAD-MAN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-MAN
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: Ryanair.
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The Madrid-Manchester route is about 1,433 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.
