Flights Santander → Madrid
SDR → MAD
Route overview
The flight route operates from Santander to Madrid, using an Airbus A319 aircraft. The origin airport in Santander opened in 1953, while the destination airport in Madrid has been operational since 1931 and currently handles over 66 million passengers annually.
The Santander (SDR) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.8/100 (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 Santander the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) heads south for about 327 km, a flight time of roughly 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Santander the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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 SDR-MAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about SDR-MAD
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The route is operated by 1 airline: Iberia Airlines.
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The Santander-Madrid route is about 327 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.
