Flights Madrid → Mexico City
MAD → MEX
Route overview
The flight route from Madrid to Mexico City is serviced by a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Boeing 767-200, Airbus A340-500, and Airbus A340-600. The origin airport in Madrid has been operational since 1931, while the destination airport in Mexico City opened its doors to travelers in 1963 and currently handles over 46 million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Mexico City (MEX) route is operated by ITA Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Mexico City the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Mexico City: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Mexico City (MEX) heads west for about 9,065 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Mexico City 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% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating MAD-MEX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-MEX
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 2 airlines: ITA Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Madrid-Mexico City route is about 9,065 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
