Madrid to Santiago (MAD–SCU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CU Cubana
332
2:24 PM
CET T1
5:00 PM
CDT
7h 36m
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Madrid to Santiago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 4,417 mi 7h 36m nonstop -5h behind 1 1-stop hubs

MAD–SCU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cubana leads the route. The flight covers 4,417 miles in approximately 7h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–SCU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CU Cubana 1 332 7h36
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – CU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CU (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to SCU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to SCU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~25h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Santiago is 5 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CET · SCU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 1:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,417 mi / 7,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 36m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders need a tourist card (tarjeta de turista) to enter Cuba. This is not a visa in the traditional sense. You buy it from the airline, a travel agency, or the Cuban consulate before departure. The cost is around EUR 22 to EUR 25 when bought in Spain. Some airlines sell it at the gate or include it in the ticket price. The card allows a stay of 30 days.

The 30-day tourist card can be extended once for another 30 days at an immigration office (Oficina de Tramites) inside Cuba. The extension costs CUP 2,500 (roughly EUR 25 at the official rate). Bring your passport, the tourist card, and proof of accommodation.

Cuba requires travel medical insurance that covers the full stay. Spanish travel insurance policies usually qualify, but carry the policy document in English or Spanish. If you cannot prove coverage at the airport, you will be required to buy a Cuban government policy on the spot.

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).

MAD–SCU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance4,417 mi / 7,108 km
Flight time7h 36m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: SCU
IATA / ICAOSCU / MUCU
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Elevation249 ft / 76 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to SCU flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Antonio Maceo International Airport take approximately 7h 36m. The route covers 4,417 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cubana.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MAD to SCU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 5 hours behind Madrid.
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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 SCU

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) are connected by nonstop service from Cubana. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAD to SCU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to SCU ranges from 7 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,417 miles (7,108 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 25 hours via MIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.