Flights Madrid → Valencia
MAD → VLC
Route overview
This flight route connects Madrid to Valencia, with both cities' airports having historical significance, opening in 1931 and 1933 respectively. The destination airport serves over 8 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in the region. Various aircraft types operate on this route, including the Canadair Regional Jet series and Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR models.
The Madrid (MAD) → Valencia (VLC) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Valencia the average ATFM delay is 5.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Valencia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC) heads east for about 286 km, a flight time of roughly 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Valencia it is 5.9 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-VLC
Frequently asked questions about MAD-VLC
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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-Valencia route is about 286 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.
