IB 278 Rio de Janeiro to Madrid Flight Status

Iberia Flight IB278 from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport GIG to Madrid Barajas Airport MAD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 6th, 2026.
Check the table below for IB278's most recent flight history:

IB 278 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 06 12:01 01:26
Landed Late
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Mar 03 22:22 11:48
Landed
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Iberia IB 278 Rio de Janeiro to Madrid Flight Information

Iberia Flight IB278 connects Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Madrid, Spain, taking off from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport GIG and landing at Madrid Barajas Airport MAD.

How long is the IB278 flight from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid?

The average flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid is 9 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance is 8147 km / 5062 miles and the average flight speed is 864 km/h / 537 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Iberia Flight IB278 Rio de Janeiro to Madrid?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Iberia Flight IB278 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight IB278 arriving at?

Flight IB278 arrives at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) Terminal T2.

When was the latest IB278 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, March 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 01:26.

How else can the flight IB278 be referenced as?

This Iberia flight can also be referenced as IBE278, IB0278, IB 278, IBE 278.

How often is flight IB278 delayed?

On average, 50% of all IB278 flights are delayed. The average delay is 54 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled IB278 flight or baggage issues?

If your IB278 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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IB278 and Rio de Janeiro GIG to Madrid MAD Flights

Other flights departing from Rio de Janeiro GIG: AF409, LA2475, G39101, X95903

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: FR151, FR9151, WT185, TK6447

All flights connecting Rio de Janeiro GIG to Madrid MAD.

IB278 Iberia Flight: Rio de Janeiro to Madrid Route Map

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