Flights Rome → Madrid
FCO → MAD
Route overview
This flight route connects Rome with Madrid, operating on a well-established corridor between two historically significant cities. The journey is served by various aircraft models including the Airbus A319, A320, A321, and Boeing 737-800, linking Rome's airport, which opened in 1947, with Madrid-Barajas Airport, inaugurated as early as 1931. Madrid-Barajas handles an impressive number of passengers annually, totaling over 66 million.
The Rome (FCO) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by ITA Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 20.9/100 (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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Madrid (MAD) heads west for about 1,331 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 5m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 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% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-MAD
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-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 2 airlines: ITA Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Rome-Madrid route is about 1,331 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.
