Flights Madrid → Quito
MAD → UIO
Route overview
The flight route connects Madrid, a city with a rich aviation history dating back to its airport's opening in 1931, with the vibrant capital of Ecuador, Quito. Serving an international gateway that sees approximately four million passengers annually, this route is operated by various Airbus A340 models, including the -200, -300, -500, and -600 variants.
The Madrid (MAD) → Quito (UIO) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Quito the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Quito: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Quito (UIO) heads west for about 8,736 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Quito 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% |
Airlines operating MAD-UIO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-UIO
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-Quito route is about 8,736 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.
