Flights Rome → Madrid
FCO → MAD
How long is the flight from Rome to Madrid?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 16/100 (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) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-MAD
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-MAD
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
