Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) scores 7.9/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.7),
passenger experience (7.8), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.3/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Madrid Barajas MAD scores 7.9/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.3/10. Iberia operates from Terminal 4/4S with Dali VIP Lounge for premium passengers. Key hub for UK–Latin America connections. See /guides/madrid-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.9Very Good
On-time7.7Departure reliability
Experience7.8Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.3Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.7
Passenger Experience
7.8
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.3/10
Highlights
Terminal 4 and 4S serve Iberia and oneworld long-haul — automated train links satellite
Iberia Dali VIP Lounge and oneworld premium lounges in T4S
Primary European hub for UK–Latin America routings via Iberia and BA codeshares
Schengen and non-Schengen connections may require immigration — allow 90+ minutes
Overview
Iberia and oneworld hub — Terminal 4S satellite for long-haul with Dali-themed architecture and strong premium lounges for Latin America connections.
Terminal 4 and Iberia lounges
Terminal 4S satellite handles most long-haul intercontinental departures. Iberia Dali VIP Lounge serves business and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire on international flights.
BA and Iberia codeshare extensively — Avios redemptions on Iberia metal from London often route via MAD for Latin America.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Milan MXP scores 7.5/10 — northern Italy hub. Malpensa Express ~50 min to city. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy and /guides/milan-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
Gateway to Milan, Lake Como, and Dolomites ski resorts in winter
Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale ~50 min — reliable rail link
ITA Airways T1 lounge; easyJet base for UK low-cost
Compare Rome (/airports/rome) for central and southern Italy
Overview
Northern Italy's primary hub — ITA Airways and easyJet base with UK routes from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and Manchester for Milan, Lakes, and ski transfers.
Northern Italy routing
MXP suits Lombardy, Piedmont, and Swiss border transfers. Bergamo (BGY) is Ryanair's Milan airport — cheaper but 50 km from city centre.
Winter ski season (Dec–Mar) sees heavy UK package traffic — book parking and lounge early.
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