Flights Madrid → Sao Paulo
MAD → GRU
Route overview
This flight route connects Madrid, where the airport opened in 1931, with São Paulo, whose airport handles over 42 million passengers annually since its opening in 1985. The journey is operated using a variety of Airbus aircraft including the A330 and various models of the A340.
The Madrid (MAD) → Sao Paulo (GRU) 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 Sao Paulo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Sao Paulo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) heads south-west for about 8,378 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Sao Paulo 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-GRU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-GRU
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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-Sao Paulo route is about 8,378 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.
