There will be new direct flights to Spain from the New York City area.
Next year, Spanish airline Iberia will launch flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Madrid. This will be Iberia’s second airport in the New York area, adding to its existing nonstop service to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Iberia’s new flight to Newark from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) will start on March 29, with one flight per day.
Flights on the route: Iberia’s new Airbus A321XLR, the airline’s single-aisle jet capable of transatlantic flights, debuted more than a year ago. The aircraft’s business class cabin has 14 lie-flat seats arranged one behind the other.
RELATED: Iberia plans to fly all of its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft to the U.S.
Iberia supports New York flight schedule
Newark will be Iberia’s tenth airport in the lower 48 states and will operate on both sides of the Hudson River.
Iberia has launched direct flights from JFK Terminal 8 to MAD and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), the airport’s Oneworld alliance hub operated by Iberia’s top US partner American Airlines.
Now, Oneworld frequent travelers (and American AAdvantage loyalists) who prefer to fly from EWR will get another European destination from the New Jersey hub.
“Newark adds a strategic option that provides fast and convenient access to Manhattan, expanding travellers’ choices and enhancing the experience in one of Iberia’s most important markets,” Iberia said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Iberia EWR-MAD itinerary
The following is the itinerary:
- EWR to MAD: Departs at 11:55pm and arrives at 1:20pm the next day (both local times)
- MAD-EWR: Departs at 7:35pm and arrives at 10:25pm (both local times)
The most noteworthy thing about this trip: You’ll be able to enjoy a full day in Madrid before returning to the United States, departing that evening and arriving at EWR late at night.
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Newark to Spain Other Flights
This is not the first time a Newark flight has flown directly to the Spanish capital.
United already flies to Madrid from its main hub at EWR and will fly to five other cities in Spain next year, including brand-new flights to Santiago de Compostela on the country’s northwest coast.
How to book Iberia using points and miles
There are several ways you can use points and miles to book Iberia flights:
- American Airlines AAdvantage members can redeem miles on partner flights operated by Iberia.
- Almost all major credit card transfer partners allow transfers to the Iberia Club program or one of the other international airlines that share their Avios currency, including British Airways, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Qatar Airways. You can seamlessly transfer Avios between airline programs.
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