Flights Manchester → Madrid
MAN → MAD
Route overview
The flight route operates from Manchester, a city with an airport that has been in service since 1934, to Madrid, where the destination airport, which opened in 1931 and is one of Europe's busiest, handles over 66 million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The Manchester (MAN) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Madrid (MAD) heads south for about 1,433 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 13m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating MAN-MAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAN-MAD
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: Ryanair.
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The Manchester-Madrid route is about 1,433 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
