How long is the YW1218 flight?

The timetable allows 2 hours. Nice to Madrid is 956 km (594 mi).

Which terminal does YW1218 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1, gate A3 at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and arrives at Terminal 4 at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does YW1218 have?

Also listed as ANE1218 (Air Nostrum's ICAO code) and YW 1218.

Can I get compensation if YW1218 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

YW1218 Flight Status Air Nostrum: Nice to Madrid (ANE1218)

Air Nostrum YW 1218

Delayed 45'

NCE Nice

Scheduled: 06:30
Estimated: 07:15

Terminal: 1

Departure: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time CET

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

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MAD Madrid

Scheduled: 08:30
Estimated
Delay

Terminal: 4

Arrival: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time CET

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Departs in 5h 39m 0%

NCE 07:15 MAD 08:30

956 km (594 mi) to fly

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 956 km / 594 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:00 · Typical Duration: 01:30

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YW 1218 Flight Status & Schedule Air Nostrum Nice to Madrid

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 07	NCE	MAD	06:30	08:30	Delayed	Track >
Nov 06	NCE	MAD	06:44	08:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	NCE	MAD	06:46	08:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	NCE	MAD	06:43	08:16	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	NCE	MAD	06:45	08:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	NCE	MAD	06:43	08:12	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	NCE	MAD	06:39	07:58	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	NCE	MAD	06:46	08:05	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	NCE	MAD	06:41	08:04	Landed	Track >
Oct 29	NCE	MAD	06:48	08:13	Landed	Track >

Air Nostrum's Nice–Madrid flight covers 956 km (594 mi) and runs daily. Its timetable allows 2 hours; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled for 06:30 but expected to leave 45 minutes late, at 07:15.

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About YW 1218

Route: Nice Cote d'Azur Airport NCE to Madrid Barajas Airport MAD
Distance: 956 km (594 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 30 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 9
Usually departs from: Terminal 1, gate A3

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €250 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

YW 1218 FAQ

How long is the YW1218 flight?: The timetable allows 2 hours. Nice to Madrid is 956 km (594 mi).
How often is YW1218 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does YW1218 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does YW1218 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1, gate A3 at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and arrives at Terminal 4 at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does YW1218 have?: Also listed as ANE1218 (Air Nostrum's ICAO code) and YW 1218.
Can I get compensation if YW1218 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

YW1218 and Nice NCE to Madrid MAD Flights

Flight YW1218 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AA8571, LA1797, QR5056, VY5535

Other flights departing from Nice NCE: AF7319, TO7151

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: EC1015, FR5483

All flights connecting Nice NCE to Madrid MAD.