Flights Madrid → Santander
MAD → SDR
Route overview
This flight route operates from Madrid, where the airport opened in 1931, to Santander, with its airport opening later in 1953. The destination airport serves approximately 1,102,439 passengers annually, making it a significant travel hub along the northern coast of Spain.
The Madrid (MAD) → Santander (SDR) 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 Santander the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Santander: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Santander (SDR) heads north for about 327 km, a flight time of roughly 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Santander it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
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-SDR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-SDR
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-Santander route is about 327 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.
