MAD to SVQ Turbulence Forecast

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

Live forecast
MAD
SVQ
Madrid · Seville · 1h
5.1
Turb Score
1h
Duration
337 nm
Distance
27,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MAD–SVQ

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About the MAD–SVQ route

The Madrid to Seville route is a short European hop covering just 388 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 27,000 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, Vueling, Ryanair on Airbus A319 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 27,000 feet over a distance of 388 miles (337 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on MAD–SVQ

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–SVQ

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on MAD–SVQ

Airbus A319

Front
Rows 1–13
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 14-20
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 Seville flight turbulent?
The MAD–SVQ route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 5.1/100.
When is turbulence worst on MAD to SVQ?
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 SVQ?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A319 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14-20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from MAD to SVQ?
The MAD to SVQ flight takes approximately 1h, covering 388 miles (337 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly MAD to SVQ?
The main airlines operating this route are Iberia, Vueling, Ryanair, flying Airbus A319 · Boeing 737 aircraft.