Minimum connection time at Madrid?
Jan 18, 2019, 5:44 am
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It's nice to see a post based on realistic expectations. Let us know how it goes...
Of course, some people might not mind simply paying the 4,500 Avios + tax in advance and taking their chances. One of the things about IB is that they have padded schedules in order to claim good on-time performance, so on-time or early is something that you can gamble on with some confidence...
Of course, some people might not mind simply paying the 4,500 Avios + tax in advance and taking their chances. One of the things about IB is that they have padded schedules in order to claim good on-time performance, so on-time or early is something that you can gamble on with some confidence...
Jan 18, 2019, 6:24 am
#17
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Thanks LupineChemist, and of course you're right. It's MUC-MAD tonight...
Yes, I was wondering about minimum check-in time.
And craigthemif, I'm almost with you on taking the gamble... I had been looking on BA and they only had availability in business, but I've just checked on iberia and they have economy. It's still 6,750 avios plus 32 euros, mind, so I still have a little pause for thought...
I might wait until we're boarded at MUC and press the button if it all still looks good. Agree that the usual padding in the schedules should make it very do-able.
Thanks again
Yes, I was wondering about minimum check-in time.
And craigthemif, I'm almost with you on taking the gamble... I had been looking on BA and they only had availability in business, but I've just checked on iberia and they have economy. It's still 6,750 avios plus 32 euros, mind, so I still have a little pause for thought...
I might wait until we're boarded at MUC and press the button if it all still looks good. Agree that the usual padding in the schedules should make it very do-able.
Thanks again
Jan 22, 2019, 1:13 am
#20
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Just to update: this turned out to be an absolute breeze.
I waited until boarding was complete at MUC, saw we were ahead of schedule, booked the MAD-ALC flight on avios and checked in.
We ended up arriving at Madrid a few minutes early and I even had time for a brief stop in the lounge before heading all the way off to K92 (if memory serves) for the late flight to the coast.
Thanks again for the advice.
I waited until boarding was complete at MUC, saw we were ahead of schedule, booked the MAD-ALC flight on avios and checked in.
We ended up arriving at Madrid a few minutes early and I even had time for a brief stop in the lounge before heading all the way off to K92 (if memory serves) for the late flight to the coast.
Thanks again for the advice.
Jan 30, 2019, 2:56 pm
#21
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My flight from SVQ to MAD is 09:20-10:30 Terminal 4
MAD-PVG 1205-07:50+1 Terminal 4S
These are two separate tickets wit two different booking reference numbers.
Iberia won't through check bag on a separate ticket.
On time rate of flight SVQ to MAD is 86%
I have 95 minutes between two flights. Is it enough to claim bag and re-check in?
Official website suggests 55 minutes is minimum required. I wonder is it doable?
I can also do hand bag only if it would be safer to connect my flight to PVG.
Any suggestions? Thanks
MAD-PVG 1205-07:50+1 Terminal 4S
These are two separate tickets wit two different booking reference numbers.
Iberia won't through check bag on a separate ticket.
On time rate of flight SVQ to MAD is 86%
I have 95 minutes between two flights. Is it enough to claim bag and re-check in?
Official website suggests 55 minutes is minimum required. I wonder is it doable?
I can also do hand bag only if it would be safer to connect my flight to PVG.
Any suggestions? Thanks
Last edited by TransAsia; Jan 31, 2019 at 12:45 pm
Jan 31, 2019, 5:53 am
#22
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My flight from SVQ to MAD is 09:20-10:30 Terminal 4
MAD-PVG 1205-07:50+1 Terminal 4S
Two flights and two separate tickets.
Iberia won't through check bag on a separate ticket
On time rate of flight SVQ to MAD is 86%
I have 95 minutes between two flights. Is it enough to claim bag and re-check in?
Official says 55 minutes is minimum required. I wonder is it doable?
I can also do hand bag only if it would be safer to connect my flight to PVG.
Any suggestions?
MAD-PVG 1205-07:50+1 Terminal 4S
Two flights and two separate tickets.
Iberia won't through check bag on a separate ticket
On time rate of flight SVQ to MAD is 86%
I have 95 minutes between two flights. Is it enough to claim bag and re-check in?
Official says 55 minutes is minimum required. I wonder is it doable?
I can also do hand bag only if it would be safer to connect my flight to PVG.
Any suggestions?
This is very tight with luggage. Ground handling at MAD is certainly a weak point. Hand luggage only and then just get straight on the train to T4S and it should be enough assuming no delays.
Jan 31, 2019, 6:59 am
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My flight from SVQ to MAD is 09:20-10:30 Terminal 4
MAD-PVG 1205-07:50+1 Terminal 4S
Two flights and two separate tickets.
Iberia won't through check bag on a separate ticket
On time rate of flight SVQ to MAD is 86%
I have 95 minutes between two flights. Is it enough to claim bag and re-check in?
Official says 55 minutes is minimum required. I wonder is it doable?
I can also do hand bag only if it would be safer to connect my flight to PVG.
Any suggestions?
MAD-PVG 1205-07:50+1 Terminal 4S
Two flights and two separate tickets.
Iberia won't through check bag on a separate ticket
On time rate of flight SVQ to MAD is 86%
I have 95 minutes between two flights. Is it enough to claim bag and re-check in?
Official says 55 minutes is minimum required. I wonder is it doable?
I can also do hand bag only if it would be safer to connect my flight to PVG.
Any suggestions?
I am always amazed that people are willing to risk no-showing expensive long-haul flights like this...
Jan 31, 2019, 12:57 pm
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My choices are very limited. I have booked the earliest flight from SVQ to MAD on my departure day. There is no AVE train from Seville to Madrid Atocha station on my departure date, even the day before if I want to stay overnight. Is Mar. 5th and 6th any special holiday in Spain? There is a 06:45 flight from XRY (Jerez) to MAD. But is it worthwhile to get a taxi from Seville Santa Justa station all the way down to XRY to catch a flight?
Last edited by TransAsia; Jan 31, 2019 at 6:41 pm
Jan 31, 2019, 2:49 pm
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My choices are very limited. I have booked the earliest flight from SVQ to MAD on my departure day. There is no AVE train from Seville to Madrid Atocha station on my departure date, even the day before. Is Mar. 5th and 6th any special holiday in Spain? There is an 06:45 flight from XRY (Jerez) to MAD. But is it worthwhile to get a taxi from Seville Santa Justa station al way down to XRY?
P.S. The problem isn't that there are no trains - it's that Renfe often doesn't release AVE seats for sale very far in advance. Right now I think only up until 3 March is for sale... Check the schedule for an earlier date to know if a train would work better.
Jan 31, 2019, 5:21 pm
#28
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Now Im trying to figure out if theres a baggage fee?
The booking comes up as a Finnair flight operated by Iberia. Economy class fare type O. I am getting conflicting information if there is a charge or not.
Mar 28, 2019, 9:12 am
#29
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I've got AGP-MAD-MAN booked for May connecting IB8809 to IB3692 and just received notification that IB8809 has been rescheduled so the connection time is now just 35 minutes (arrives 15.10, connection departs 15.45). I can't remember if MAD-MAN leaves from 4S (and I'm assuming there's no hope if it does) and I'm currently sat at the very back of the bus, so wondering if it's worth trying to find another routing?
