Iberia launches Madrid–Toronto route with the support of Madrid Turismo by IFEMA Madrid

Iberia has inaugurated new direct flights between Toronto and Madrid, strengthening the flight schedule between Canada, Spain, and the rest of Europe, and consolidating Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport as one of the leading connectivity hubs between the Americas and Europe.

Route Details
- Five weekly flights: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
- Operated with the Airbus A321XLR (182 seats, Business + Economy).
- Schedule:
- Toronto → Madrid: Departs 17:10, arrives 06:55 (+1).
- Madrid → Toronto: Departs 12:00, arrives 15:00.
- Over 37,000 seats offered for the summer season.

Strategic Significance
- Strengthens Canada–Spain–Europe connectivity via Madrid, one of Europe’s leading hubs.
- Supports Flight Plan 2030, Iberia’s €6 billion investment in fleet renewal, digitalisation, and customer experience.
- Estimated €31 million economic impact in the first year.

Madrid Tourism Promotion
- Backed by Madrid Turismo by IFEMA Madrid, with a €3 million investment in North America promotion.
- Madrid positioned as a gateway between Europe and the Americas.
- Canadian visitors to Madrid grew 9.5% in 2026, making Canada a top-performing long-haul market.

Connectivity & Stopover Options
- Iberia offers connections to 100+ destinations in Spain and Europe via Madrid.
- Integrated Train&Fly and Bus&Fly options extend reach to 14 additional destinations.
- Stopover Hola Madrid programme: up to 9 nights stay in Madrid at no extra airfare, with perks like free transport cards and hotel/culture discounts.

Fleet & Expansion
- The A321XLR is central to Iberia’s long-haul growth, enabling efficient transatlantic routes with single-aisle aircraft.
- Iberia now operates 8 A321XLRs.
- Toronto joins Iberia’s largest-ever North American schedule: 2.2 million seats, 170 weekly flights across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

This route not only expands Iberia’s footprint in North America but also enhances Madrid’s role as a premier transatlantic hub.