What's the busiest hour for departures at MAD?

Departures from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas peak at 15:00 local time, averaging 265.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of MAD?

The quietest hour with regular service is 01:00 local time, averaging 3.1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from MAD?

Iberia - Lineas Aereas de Espana (IB) is the largest operator at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, with 2562 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from MAD?

Palma de Mallorca (PMI) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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MAD Airport - Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas

Madrid, Spain. Departures peak at 15:00 local, averaging 265.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 11 days observed.

Peak departure hour

15:00

265.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

01:00

3.1 flights/hr

Traffic score

62/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 1803.7 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 10:00 local (242.3 flights/hr). Total: 1945.3 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Iberia - Lineas Aereas de Espana (IB) 2,562
2. Vueling Airlines (VY) 1,355
3. Qatar Airways (QR) 974
4. American Airlines (AA) 928
5. Air Europa Lineas Aereas S.A.U. (UX) 819

Top destinations

1. 🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 992
2. 🇪🇸 Tenerife (TFN) 908
3. 🇪🇸 Barcelona (BCN) 885
4. 🇪🇸 Gran Canaria (LPA) 843
5. 🇵🇹 Lisbon (LIS) 658

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at MAD?: Departures from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas peak at 15:00 local time, averaging 265.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of MAD?: The quietest hour with regular service is 01:00 local time, averaging 3.1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from MAD?: Iberia - Lineas Aereas de Espana (IB) is the largest operator at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, with 2562 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from MAD?: Palma de Mallorca (PMI) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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