Spain's flag carrier connecting the world with passion.
Founded
1927
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
Alliance
oneworld
Iberia Airlines is the national flag carrier of Spain, founded in 1927, making it one of the oldest airlines in the world still in operation. Headquartered in Madrid, the airline operates an extensive network of routes across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, with a particularly strong presence in Latin America.
Iberia is a member of the oneworld alliance and is part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), which also includes British Airways, Vueling, and Aer Lingus. This partnership has strengthened its competitive position in transatlantic and European markets.
The airline operates from its primary hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and has undergone significant modernization efforts in recent decades, investing in fuel-efficient aircraft and digital customer services to improve sustainability and passenger experience.
Hubs & network
Iberia's primary hub is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), with a secondary hub at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).
Fleet
Iberia operates a fleet including Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft, with the A350 serving long-haul routes.
Notable facts
›Iberia was founded on June 28, 1927, making it one of the world's oldest airlines.
›It is a subsidiary of International Airlines Group (IAG), formed in 2011.
›Iberia has one of the strongest route networks to Latin America among European carriers.
›The airline launched its low-cost subsidiary, Iberia Express, in 2012.
›Iberia received the first Airbus A350 delivered to a Spanish carrier.
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Iberia, legally incorporated as Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España, S.A. Operadora, Sociedad Unipersonal, is the flag carrier of Spain. Founded in 1927 and based in Madrid, it operates an international network of services from its main base of Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Iberia, with Iberia Regional and with Iberia Express, is a part of International Airlines Group. In addition to transporting passengers and freight, Iberia Group carries out related activities, such as aircraft maintenance, handling in airports, IT systems and in-flight catering. Iberia Group airlines fly to over 109 destinations in 39 countries, and a further 90 destinations through code-sharing agreements with other airlines.