Flights Nice → Madrid
NCE → MAD
Route overview
The flight route connects Nice to Madrid, operating with Canadair Regional Jet 1000 and 900 aircraft. Madrid's airport, which opened in 1931, serves over 66 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Nice (NCE) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.5/100 (medium), 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 Nice the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nice (NCE) to Madrid (MAD) heads west for about 957 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nice the average ATFM delay is 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating NCE-MAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NCE-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: Iberia Airlines.
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The Nice-Madrid route is about 957 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.
