Canada-Spain strengthen connectivity with new Iberia Toronto-Madrid service

Iberia will launch its new direct route between Toronto and Madrid on June 13, further strengthening connectivity between Canada and Spain and expanding travel options for customers on both sides of the Atlantic.

The new route will operate five times per week — Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays — and offer more than 37,000 seats during the summer season.

Toronto is part of Flight Plan 2030, Iberia’s strategic roadmap for the coming years, which includes a €6 billion investment in fleet renewal and expansion — growing from the current 51 long-haul aircraft to 70 — digitalization of services, enhanced customer experience, and the opening of new destinations.

The launch responds to growing demand between Canada and Spain, with nearly 70,000 passengers already travelling annually between Toronto and Madrid.

“Toronto represents much more than a new route for Iberia. This connection allows us to reinforce Madrid’s role as one of the leading international hubs between the Americas and Europe, while offering Canadian travellers new opportunities to access our extensive network across Spain and Europe more efficiently,” said Juan Cierco, Corporate Director at Iberia.

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 program, which allows travellers connecting through Madrid to stay in the Spanish capital for up to nine nights at no additional airfare cost.

The program 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.

The Toronto route will be operated by the Airbus A321XLR, the most modern 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. This aircraft 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.