El Matorral to Madrid (FUE–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FUE–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 1,016 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 6 | 32A | 2h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from El Matorral
| Metric | FUE→MAD | ACE→MAD | LPA→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FUE | – | 37 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 22 | 153 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 30m | 2h 28m |
Travel Essentials
FUE: WET · MAD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in El Matorral, it's 7:00 PM in Madrid.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
FUE–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FUE to MAD
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FUE to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FUE to MAD ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,016 miles (1,635 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via PSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bartolomé (ACE), Gran Canaria Island (LPA) and Tenerife (TFN).