- Iberia will operate five weekly flights between Toronto and Madrid, offering more than 37,000 seats during the summer season
- The new route forms part of Iberia’s Flight Plan 2030 and reinforces the airline’s strategic commitment to North America and the expansion of its long-haul network
- Through Madrid, customers will be able to connect with more than 60 destinations across Europe and 46 destinations across Spain operated by the Iberia Group
- The airline offers integrated Train&Fly and Bus&Fly services, allowing customers to combine flights with rail and coach travel on a single ticket
- Customers can also take advantage of the Stopover Hola Madrid programme, which allows them to discover the city for up to nine days at no additional airfare cost
- With this new route, the Regional Government of Madrid, Madrid City Council and Madrid Turismo by IFEMA Madrid continue to promote the city’s international profile and strengthen its position as a bridge between Europe and the Americas.
More Than 100 Destinations Across Spain and Europe
Through its Madrid hub, the Iberia Group currently offers more than 60 destinations across Europe and 46 destinations within Spain, further strengthening Madrid’s position as one of Europe’s leading gateways.
Iberia also offers integrated mobility solutions through its Train&Fly and Bus&Fly services, allowing customers to combine flights with rail and coach journeys on a single ticket. Currently, Iberia connects its international network with 14 destinations through these services, providing access to a greater number of cities via Madrid.
Customers travelling from Toronto will also benefit from optimised schedules designed to facilitate onward connections across the airline’s network. The arrival of the flight from Toronto at 6:55 a.m. allows connections to the first wave of morning departures to key European and Spanish destinations, while the 12:00 p.m. departure from Madrid facilitates connections from multiple points across Spain and Europe.
Stopover Hola Madrid
Customers travelling with Iberia and connecting through Madrid can take advantage of the Stopover Hola Madrid programme, which allows them to stay in the Spanish capital for up to nine nights at no additional airfare cost.
The programme includes exclusive benefits designed to help visitors discover the city, including a complimentary two-day public transport tourist pass, as well as special offers on hotels, culture, entertainment and shopping.
Stopover Hola Madrid continues to establish itself as one of the city’s leading international tourism promotion tools. In 2025, the programme welcomed nearly 40,000 users, representing an increase of 38% compared with the previous year and reflecting growing interest among international travellers in including Madrid as part of their journey to Europe and other destinations across Spain.
The Airbus A321XLR at the Heart of Iberia’s International Expansion
The Airbus A321XLR has become a key element of Iberia’s long-haul strategy thanks to its greater efficiency and operational flexibility. The aircraft enables the airline to better match capacity to demand and operate transatlantic routes with a single-aisle aircraft, opening up new opportunities for connectivity and international market development.
The aircraft features the new Airspace cabin and offers two classes — Business and Economy — with a total of 182 seats, maintaining the comfort standards that characterise Iberia’s long-haul fleet.
Iberia currently operates eight Airbus A321XLR aircraft, completing the order placed in 2019.
The Largest North American Programme in Iberia’s History
Toronto joins Iberia’s largest-ever North American programme. During 2026, the airline will offer more than 2.2 million seats and up to 170 weekly flights between Spain, the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, representing an increase of nearly 13% compared with the previous year in terms of seat capacity.
In addition to Toronto, Iberia operates direct flights to New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando and San Juan, Puerto Rico, further strengthening its presence in some of North America’s most important markets.
