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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 £520 compensation per person.

According to our data on recent Iberia flights, there were 3963 departures within 24 hours and 60.56% were on time.

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Iberia Flight Delays Today

How many Iberia flights were delayed today?

  • Our data indicates that there were 18 Iberia flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

  • 0.05% of domestic flights and 0.81% 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

Although airlines like Iberia aim to maintain their scheduled times, flights may still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are covered by airline passenger rights when Iberia flights are delayed.

As Iberia is headquartered in the EU, nearly all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights globally.

EC Regulation 261 gives passengers the right to claim compensation when they have faced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

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

Moreover, you generally have up to 3 years to make a Iberia flight delay compensation claim. Simply enter your flight details and our user-friendly flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you qualify for monetary compensation, and our team of professionals will be available to assist you in obtaining it.

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Iberia: Flight Canceled Today

How many Iberia flights were cancelled today?

  • Recent data indicates that Iberia has cleared 456 within 24 hours.

  • 11.57% of domestic flights and 11.45% of international flights have been cancelled.

  • Are you entitled to compensation if your flight is cancelled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to £520. Check here.

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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.

Furthermore, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be eligible to claim compensation of up to £520 per person.

When Iberia cancels flights, it will usually attempt to rebook passengers on another flight at no extra cost. If this does not work for you, you may request other changes or choose to no longer take the trip.

If Iberia books you a new flight that arrives at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay compensation. This is because your plans will have minimal disruption. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are cancelled at the last minute have the right to file a claim for compensation against Iberia.

These rights do not apply if the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond Iberia's control, such as severe weather conditions or an accident at the airport. Such events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

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

Claim up to £520 in compensation if your flight has been delayed, canceled, or overbooked within the last 3 years.

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Air Passenger Rights and Flight Compensation

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?

Covered by EC 261
Flights departing EU airports ✔️ Yes
Flights arriving at EU airports ❌ No

How Much Iberia Flight Compensation?

DistanceCompensation
All flights under 1,500 kmUp to £220 (€250) per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 kmUp to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 kmUp to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 kmUp to £520 (€600) per person

The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact 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: 3963
On-Time Flights: 2400
Punctuality Rate: approximately 60.56% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 18
Flight Cancellations: 456

The number of flights displayed 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

19/01/2026

08:55

NT859

Binter Canarias

Valverde (VDE)

Santa Cruz de Tenerife (TFN)

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19/01/2026

08:30

IB2278

Iberia

Malaga (AGP)

Melilla (MLN)

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19/01/2026

08:15

IB430

Iberia

Bilbao (BIO)

Madrid (MAD)

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19/01/2026

08:10

VY3712

Vueling Airlines

Barcelona (BCN)

Mahón (MAH)

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19/01/2026

08:10

IB466

Iberia

Vigo (VGO)

Madrid (MAD)

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  • NT859

    Binter Canarias

    Cancelled

    Valverde

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    VDE

    TFN

    19/01/2026

    08:55

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  • IB2278

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Malaga

    Melilla

    AGP

    MLN

    19/01/2026

    08:30

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  • IB430

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Bilbao

    Madrid

    BIO

    MAD

    19/01/2026

    08:15

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  • VY3712

    Vueling Airlines

    Cancelled

    Barcelona

    Mahón

    BCN

    MAH

    19/01/2026

    08:10

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  • IB466

    Iberia

    Cancelled

    Vigo

    Madrid

    VGO

    MAD

    19/01/2026

    08:10

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