Flights Madrid → Newark
MAD → EWR
Route overview
The flight route operates from Madrid-Barajas Airport, which opened in 1931, to Newark Liberty International Airport, established in 2001. Serving a highly trafficked destination, the latter airport welcomes over forty-three million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel.
The Madrid (MAD) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 5,788 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating MAD-EWR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-EWR
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: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Madrid-Newark route is about 5,788 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.
