The flights to Andalusia Iberia is stepping up its services in response to the reduction in high-speed rail services from Madrid, following the accident in Urda (Toledo). The airline has announced new flights and additional seats to facilitate travel whilst rail transport difficulties persist.
Between 9 and 30 November, Iberia will introduce 208 additional flights and 39,164 more seats on its routes between Madrid and five Andalusian airports. This expansion represents a 44 per cent increase on the capacity originally planned for that period, according to figures released by the airline.
Flights to Andalusia are being increased, particularly to Málaga and Seville
Seville will see an increase of 84 flights and 16,142 additional seats, whilst Málaga will have 62 more flights and 11,862 more seats. The remaining additional flights will be distributed amongst Jerez, with 36 flights and 6,480 seats; Granada, with 14 flights and 2,520 seats; and Almería, with 12 flights and 2,160 seats.
The announced schedule comes on top of the measures adopted since the end of October. Iberia estimates that 61,402 additional places offered since 28 October, taking into account the various phases of capacity expansion. The figure of around 50,000 seats mentioned in the general information for November should not be confused with the specific 39,164 seats scheduled between the 9th and the 30th.
Maximum price of 99 euros each way
To make travelling easier, Iberia will continue to offer a a maximum fare of 99 euros each way in economy class on services between Madrid and Andalusia, according to its official announcement.
Increased air capacity offers a temporary alternative, but it cannot replace the full volume of passengers that the high-speed rail network can carry. A return to normal rail services remains essential to ensure sufficient and stable mobility.
A challenge for tourism connectivity in Andalusia
For Andalusia, and particularly for destinations such as Málaga and the Costa del Sol, the connection with Madrid is essential both for domestic tourism and for visitors arriving from other markets who are continuing their journey southwards.
The increase in flights to Andalusia highlights the importance of having coordinated transport options and providing clear information to travellers. Airlines, rail operators, travel agencies and destinations all face the challenge of maintaining connectivity and reducing uncertainty during these exceptional times.
The importance of air links for tourism had already been discussed in Sinergia Skål in our Interview with Víctor Moneo, an executive at Iberia.
Sources: Official statement from Iberia, 6 November 2026 y information from Hosteltur.
