Madrid to El Matorral (MAD–FUE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CX1873
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
11:30 AM
CET T4
1:20 PM
WET
2h 50m
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IB1523
IB Iberia
32A
11:30 AM
CET T4
1:20 PM
WET
2h 50m
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IB1525
IB Iberia
32A
3:55 PM
CET T4
5:45 PM
WET
2h 50m
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IB1527
IB Iberia
32A
9:00 PM
CET T4
10:45 PM
WET
2h 45m
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CX1933
CX Cathay Pacific
32A
9:00 PM
CET T4
10:45 PM
WET
2h 45m
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CX1920
CX Cathay Pacific
32A
2:05 PM
WET
5:45 PM
CET
2h 40m
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Madrid to El Matorral
2 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 1,016 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 47 1-stop hubs

MAD–FUE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,016 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–FUE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia 16 32A 2h45-2h50 – Oneworld –
CX Cathay Pacific 14 32A, 32Q 2h45-2h50 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – CX, IB
32Q Airbus A321neo – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX + IB (30 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to FUE direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to FUE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
TFS ~5h 20m SPC ~6h 10m NTE ~6h 40m LYS ~7h 5m SVQ ~12h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,063
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach El Matorral from Madrid

Nearby airports with service to Fuerteventura Airport.
Metric MAD→FUE BIO→FUE
Distance from MAD – 197 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 30 6
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 5m
Bilbao (BIO) to El Matorral flights
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Fuerteventura Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
El Matorral is 1 hour behind Madrid.
MAD: CET · FUE: WET

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in El Matorral.
Distance & Flight Time
1,016 mi / 1,635 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m.
Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

Facts

MAD–FUE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to El Matorral route.
Route details
Distance1,016 mi / 1,635 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights30 out / 6 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: FUE
Full nameFuerteventura Airport
IATA / ICAOFUE / GCFV
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Passengers/yr6.4M
Elevation85 ft / 26 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to FUE flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,016 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific and Iberia.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from MAD to FUE. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TFS, SPC, NTE, LYS, SVQ, DUB, BCN, PSA, KRK, CRL, LTN, LPA, TFN, ACE, AGP, BIO, BSL, BRS, ORY, WAW, HAM, BOD, ZRH, CDG, BHX, VIE, FRA, BRU, NAP, MXP, BLQ, GVA, AMS, STN, DUS, FCO, BER, MAN, MUC, BGY, CPH, LGW, EDI, SNN, PRG, KTW and HEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Matorral is 1 hour behind Madrid.
Yes, return flights from FUE to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BIO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to FUE

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and Iberia. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAD to FUE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to FUE ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,016 miles (1,635 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TFS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bilbao (BIO).