Iberia Launches Direct Madrid–Toronto Service
The new service will operate five times per week and offer more than 37,000 seats during the summer season
Iberia celebrated the arrival of its first flight between Madrid and Toronto. Iberia will operate five weekly flights between the two cities — Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays — offering more than 37,000 seats during the summer season.
In a particularly challenging environment for the aviation industry, marked by fuel price volatility and geopolitical tensions, Iberia continues to advance its Flight Plan 2030, the airline’s strategic roadmap for the coming years. In this context, the launch of the Madrid-Toronto route represents another step in Iberia's international expansion strategy. The plan includes a €6 billion investment in fleet renewal and expansion, the digitalization of services, enhancements to the customer experience and the opening of new destinations.
The A321XLR at the Heart of Iberia's Transatlantic Expansion
The new Toronto route is operated by the Airbus A321XLR, the most efficient aircraft in Iberia’s fleet for transatlantic flights. This model has become one of the most efficient on the market, delivering up to 40% fuel savings compared to wide-body aircraft. It enables Iberia to operate transatlantic routes more efficiently while maintaining the comfort standards of its long-haul fleet.
The A321XLR features the new Airspace cabin, offering larger overhead compartments, LED lighting, and a greater sense of space, enhancing the onboard experience. It has two classes—Business and Economy—with a total of 182 seats.
In November 2024, Iberia became the first airline in the world to operate the Airbus A321XLR commercially, marking a new chapter in transatlantic connectivity.
Connecting Canada with Spain and Europe
Through Madrid, customers travelling from Toronto will be able to connect with 46 destinations across Spain and more than 60 destinations across Europe, making Madrid an ideal gateway for both leisure and business travel.
Customers travelling with Iberia can also take advantage of the airline's Stopover Hola Madrid programme, which allows travellers connecting through Madrid to stay in the Spanish capital for up to nine nights at no additional airfare cost.
