Iberia inaugurated its new direct route between Madrid and Orlando this Sunday, strengthening its presence in the US market and expanding its North American network. This connection—the only non-stop flight between Spain and the Theme Park Capital—will operate with four weekly frequencies (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday) and will offer over 46,000 seats during the winter season.
The inaugural flight took off at 11:30 from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with 272 passengers on board, bound for Orlando, where it is scheduled to land at 16:45 local time.
A Special Experience from Boarding
Passengers on the first flight were welcomed at Terminal 4 Satellite with a setting inspired by the destination: a large Walt Disney World arch at the boarding gate marked the start of a journey “direct to the magic.”
During the flight, Iberia included thematic details and entertainment kits for the youngest travelers, enhancing the family experience that characterizes this destination.
“A Further Step in the Growth Strategy in the U.S.”
Beatriz Guillén, Iberia’s Customer Director, highlighted the importance of this launch:
“The inauguration of our direct route to Orlando represents a new step in Iberia’s growth strategy in the United States, a key market for us. With this addition, we now offer nine destinations in the country, reinforcing our position as a leading airline in connections between Spain and North America.”
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Guillén also emphasized that Orlando “is much more than a tourist destination: it is an international hub for leisure, conferences, and innovation.”
For his part, Tiago Santos, General Manager of Disney Destinations for Spain and Portugal, celebrated the partnership between the two companies:
“We are very happy to collaborate with Iberia on this initiative, which marks a turning point in the experience for Spanish visitors traveling to Walt Disney World Resort. This flight simplifies the direct journey to the magic.”
Flight Frequencies and Schedules
Iberia operates this route with Airbus A330 aircraft, with a capacity for 292 passengers distributed in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.
| Flight | Route | Frequencies | Departure | Arrival |
| IB339 | Madrid–Orlando | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | 11:30 | 16:45 |
| IB340 | Orlando–Madrid | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | 18:20 | 07:55 (+1 day) |
Iberia Strengthens Its US Network
With the addition of Orlando, Iberia increases its US destinations to ten: New York, Miami, Boston, Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, San Francisco, and now Orlando.
For 2025, the airline offers nearly two million seats between Spain and the U.S. and an average of 150 weekly flights. For this winter season, the highlights include:
- Two daily flights to New York and Miami.
- Up to two daily flights to Boston and Puerto Rico, with the Airbus A321XLR.
- Three weekly frequencies to Washington DC, now operating year-round.
- Daily flight to Chicago.
- Four frequencies to Dallas Fort Worth.
- Three weekly flights to Los Angeles.
- San Francisco will operate as a summer route with three weekly frequencies from May to September.
With this new connection, Iberia solidifies its role as a benchmark in transatlantic routes, strengthening the Madrid hub as a gateway between Europe and America, and facilitating direct access to one of the world’s most iconic destinations.
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