Flights Valencia → Madrid
VLC → MAD
Route overview
The flight route connects Valencia to Madrid, using a variety of aircraft including the Canadair Regional Jet series and Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR models. The origin airport in Valencia opened in 1933, while the destination airport in Madrid has been operational since 1931 and serves over 66 million passengers annually.
The Valencia (VLC) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.7/100 (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 Valencia the average ATFM delay is 5.9 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Valencia (VLC) to Madrid (MAD) heads north-west for about 286 km, a flight time of roughly 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Valencia the average ATFM delay is 5.9 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 VLC-MAD
Frequently asked questions about VLC-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 Valencia-Madrid route is about 286 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.
