Iberia has reinstated its seasonal flights to two cities that have emerged as rising stars in European tourism: Ponta Delgada, in Portugal’s Azores archipelago, and Tirana, the vibrant capital of Albania. With this relaunch, the Spanish airline expands its summer network with a unique offering that also includes Dubrovnik, Mykonos, and Catania.
These routes reflect Iberia’s commitment to connecting Spain with destinations that combine nature, culture, and new tourism and business opportunities.
Over 19,000 Seats Between Madrid and Ponta Delgada
Starting today, Iberia will operate three weekly flights between Madrid and the capital of São Miguel Island: on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. This frequency represents a total capacity of more than 19,000 available seats through September.
- Madrid — Ponta Delgada
Monday: Departure 15:30 — Arrival 16:55
Wednesday: Departure 08:20 — Arrival 09:45
Saturday: Departure 09:10 — Arrival 10:35
- Ponta Delgada — Madrid
Monday: Departure 17:55 — Arrival 22:55
Wednesday: Departure 10:45 — Arrival 15:45
Saturday: Departure 11:25 — Arrival 16:25
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Tirana Returns After a Successful Debut
Iberia has also resumed direct operations to Tirana, following the route’s strong performance last summer. This season, the airline offers three weekly flights—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—with a total capacity exceeding 18,000 seats.
- Madrid — Tirana
Tuesday: Departure 08:00 — Arrival 11:05
Thursday: Departure 11:45 — Arrival 14:50
Saturday: Departure 15:50 — Arrival 18:55
- Tirana — Madrid
Tuesday: Departure 11:45 — Arrival 15:10
Thursday: Departure 15:30 — Arrival 18:55
Saturday: Departure 19:35 — Arrival 23:00
An Expanding Network
With these routes, Iberia not only broadens its summer destination map but also reinforces its position as a key connector between Spain and Europe. The focus goes beyond tourism: new doors are opening for business, cultural exchanges, and route expansion into less saturated but increasingly in-demand markets.
In total, the airline is offering over 37,000 seats between Madrid, the Azores, and Albania during the summer season. This strategic move confirms Iberia’s commitment to a diverse, flexible, and adaptable travel offering tailored to modern travel habits.
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