Reimbursement and Compensation: Iberia

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If you think you might be owed Iberia delay compensation or Iberia cancellation compensation, you've come to the right place. We can explain your rights as an airline passenger and have the resources to help you claim up to €600 compensation per person.

According to our data on recent Iberia flights, there were 5506 departures within 24 hours and 62.90% were on time.

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Iberia Flight Delays Today

How many Iberia flights were delayed today?

  • Our data indicates that there were 15 Iberia flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

  • 0.20% of domestic flights and 0.33% of international flights were delayed more than 3 hours.

  • Passengers who arrive at their destination more than 3 hours late may be entitled to compensation. Check here.

  • To find out more about Iberia punctuality

Compensation for delayed Iberia flight

Even though airlines like Iberia strive to keep to their scheduled times, flights can still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are protected by airline passenger rights when Iberia flights are delayed.

Since Iberia is based in the EU, almost all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights worldwide.

EC Regulation 261 grants passengers the right to seek compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

There are some exceptional circumstances that may exempt airlines from paying compensation, such as bad weather or problems at the airport. However, if the delay is caused by technical problems or a strike by airline staff, you are likely to be owed compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004.

In addition, you generally have up to 3 years to file a Iberia flight delay compensation claim. All you need to do is enter your flight details and our easy-to-use flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you are entitled to monetary compensation and our team of experts will be on hand to help you get it.


Iberia: Flight Canceled Today

How many Iberia flights were canceled today?

  • Recent data show that Iberia has cleared 1297 within 24 hours.

  • 25.18% of domestic flights and 22.20% of international flights have been canceled.

  • Has your flight been canceled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to €600. Check here. .* To learn more about the punctuality of Iberia

Flight Cancellation Compensation Iberia

In the event of a Iberia flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: Iberia must offer you alternative transportation to get to your destination or, if you prefer, a refund.

In addition, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be able to claim compensation up to €600 per person.

In general, when Iberia cancels flights, it will attempt to rebook passengers directly onto another flight at no additional cost. You can request other changes if the alternative flight that is offered does not work for you or if you no longer want to take that trip.

If Iberia can book you a new flight that lands at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay any compensation. This is correct, because you will arrive at your destination with minimal disruption to your plans. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are canceled at the last minute have the right to file a claim against Iberia for compensation.

All this applies unless the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond the control of Iberia, such as bad weather conditions or an accident at the airport. These events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

Find out more about your right to compensation for a canceled flight here.


Flight Compensation and Air Passenger Rights

Because Iberia is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which Iberia flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?


How Much Iberia Flight Compensation?

Distance

Compensation

All flights under 1,500 km
Up to €250 per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
Up to €400 per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 km
Up to €400 per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km
Up to €600 per person

The table shows values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261

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As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may affect any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight statistics: delays and cancellations of Iberia

Punctuality of Iberia (24 hours):

Total flights: 5506
On-time flights: 3463
Punctuality rate: about 62.90% of all flights were on time
Long delays (greater than 3 hours): 15
Flight cancellations: 1297

The number of flights shown is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.


About Iberia

Iberia, legally incorporated as Iberia, Líneas Aéreas de España, S.A. Operadora, Sociedad Unipersonal, is the flag carrier airline of Spain, founded in 1927.

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Recent delays and cancellations

Date

Flight number

Airline

Route

Status

09/11/2026

8:15 AM

IB2263

Iberia

Melilla (MLN)

Malaga (AGP)

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09/11/2026

8:05 AM

IB1060

Iberia

Santander (SDR)

Madrid (MAD)

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09/11/2026

7:40 AM

NT859

Binter Canarias

Valverde (VDE)

Santa Cruz de Tenerife (TFN)

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09/11/2026

7:40 AM

IB1220

Iberia

Nantes (NTE)

Madrid (MAD)

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09/11/2026

7:25 AM

IB530

Iberia

Lisbon (LIS)

Madrid (MAD)

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09/11/2026

7:20 AM

IB1148

Iberia

Porto (OPO)

Madrid (MAD)

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09/11/2026

7:20 AM

IB518

Iberia

Santiago De Compostela (SCQ)

Madrid (MAD)

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  • IB2263

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Melilla

    Malaga

    MLN

    AGP

    09/11/2026

    8:15 AM

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  • IB1060

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Santander

    Madrid

    SDR

    MAD

    09/11/2026

    8:05 AM

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  • NT859

    Binter Canarias

    Cancelled

    Valverde

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    VDE

    TFN

    09/11/2026

    7:40 AM

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  • IB1220

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Nantes

    Madrid

    NTE

    MAD

    09/11/2026

    7:40 AM

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  • IB530

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Lisbon

    Madrid

    LIS

    MAD

    09/11/2026

    7:25 AM

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  • IB1148

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Porto

    Madrid

    OPO

    MAD

    09/11/2026

    7:20 AM

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  • IB518

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Santiago De Compostela

    Madrid

    SCQ

    MAD

    09/11/2026

    7:20 AM

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