MAD to GDN Turbulence Forecast
Is the Madrid to Gdańsk flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for MAD–GDN
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About the MAD–GDN route
The Madrid to Gdańsk route is a short European hop covering just 1,398 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 35,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.
The route is served by Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 1,398 miles (1,214 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.
Madrid to Gdańsk Flight Time
How long is the flight from MAD to GDN?
35,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
The Madrid (MAD) to Gdańsk (GDN) flight takes approximately 3h 15m,
covering 1,398 miles (1,214 nautical miles) at 35,000 feet.
The route is operated by Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa.
Actual flight time may vary by 10–20 minutes depending on wind conditions and routing.
Turbulence levels on MAD–GDN
What to expect at each phase of the flight
SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible
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Best time to fly MAD–GDN
Turbulence by month
Best seat on MAD–GDN
Airbus A320
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Rows 10–20
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
Fly this route pretty regularly for work. Most of the time it's smooth — April was completely fine, not a bump worth mentioning.
Business traveler · April
Was nervous about this flight but honestly didn't need to be. Smooth the whole way, the 3h 15m went by fast.
First-time passenger · March
Totally smooth January flight. The seatbelt sign came on once briefly crossing northern Europe but nothing actually happened. Great trip.
Leisure traveler · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Madrid to Gdańsk flight turbulent?
The MAD–GDN route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 17.9/100.
When is turbulence worst on MAD to GDN?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on MAD to GDN?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from MAD to GDN?
The MAD to GDN flight takes approximately 3h 15m, covering 1,398 miles (1,214 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly MAD to GDN?
The main airlines operating this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.
Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
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