Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island to Madrid (SPC–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB1532+3
IB Iberia
32A
2:05 PM
WEST TNT
5:55 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1765cs
LA LATAM Chile
32A
2:05 PM
WEST
5:55 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5419cs
VY Vueling
32A
2:50 PM
WEST TNT
6:35 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5155+1
VY Vueling
32S
6:40 PM
WEST TNT
10:25 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1531+3
IB Iberia
32A
12:05 PM
CEST T4
2:10 PM
WEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5418cs
VY Vueling
32A
12:05 PM
CEST T4
2:10 PM
WEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1535+1
IB Iberia
32A
3:55 PM
CEST T4
6:00 PM
WEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5154cs
VY Vueling
32S
3:55 PM
CEST T4
6:00 PM
WEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island to Madrid
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,148 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

SPC–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SPC–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia Also: LA, VY 7 32A 2h50 Oneworld LA, VY
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – IB, LA, VY
32S Airbus A321 – VY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (7 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, SPC to MAD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SPC to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
799
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.

Other ways to reach Madrid from Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric SPC→MAD TFS→MAD TFN→MAD
Distance from SPC 82 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 23
Weekly flights 25 88 426
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 45m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SPC with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island.
SPC: WEST · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, it's 7:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
1,148 mi / 1,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m.
Getting from MAD

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.

Madrid Climate

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.

SPC–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance1,148 mi / 1,847 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 23 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SPC
IATA / ICAOSPC / GCLA
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SPC to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from La Palma Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,148 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iberia. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from SPC to MAD. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPO, FUE, ACE, BSL, HAM, MAN, TFN, TFS, LPA, MUC, AMS, BCN, BER, LGW, FRA, ZRH and DUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island.
Yes, return flights from MAD to SPC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TFS, TFN and LPA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SPC to MAD

La Palma Airport (SPC) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SPC to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SPC to MAD ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OPO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tenerife (TFS), Tenerife (TFN) and Gran Canaria Island (LPA).