MAD to MAN Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Madrid to Manchester flight turbulent?

The MAD–MAN route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on MAD to MAN?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A320, that's rows 11-20. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from MAD to MAN?

The MAD to MAN flight takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is the Madrid to Manchester flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Madrid · Manchester · 2h 17m

Turb Score

2h 17m

Duration

890 nm

Distance

35,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MAD–MAN

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About the MAD–MAN route

The Madrid to Manchester route is a short European hop covering just 1,024 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 Iberia, Ryanair, easyJet on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 1,024 miles (890 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.

Turbulence levels on MAD–MAN

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–MAN

Turbulence by month

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Light

Moderate

Rough

Best seat on MAD–MAN

Airbus A320

Front

Rows 1–10

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 11-20

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 21+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Madrid to Manchester flight turbulent?

The MAD–MAN route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 5/100.

When is turbulence worst on MAD to MAN?

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 MAN?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 11-20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from MAD to MAN?

The MAD to MAN flight takes approximately 2h 17m, covering 1,024 miles (890 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly MAD to MAN?

The main airlines operating this route are Iberia, Ryanair, easyJet, 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

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data