Our Fleet

Airbus A319 | Iberia

The Airbus A319 mainly operates on short- and medium-haul routes both within Spain and to destinations in Europe and North Africa. With a capacity for approximately 140 passengers, the A319 is an ideal aircraft for high-frequency flights, as it allows Iberia to adapt its fleet to passenger demand on popular routes, offering a perfect balance between operational efficiency and comfort. Its compact size and ability to operate at airports with shorter runways make it a versatile tool for the airline, allowing it to cover a wide variety of destinations with flexibility. In addition, the A319 contributes to Iberia's commitment to maintaining a modern and sustainable fleet, with low fuel consumption and excellent reliability in its daily operations.

Airbus A320 | Iberia, Iberia Express

The Airbus A320 plays a key role in the Iberia and Iberia Express networks, operating mainly on short- and medium-haul routes. Thanks to their versatility and efficiency, these aircraft connect various domestic and European destinations, facilitating operations at airports with high traffic density and adapting to demand for both business and leisure flights. Their modern design and ability to optimize fuel consumption make them a fundamental part of both airlines' fleets.

Airbus A320 neo | Iberia, Iberia Express

The Airbus A320neo represents a technological evolution within Iberia's fleet, standing out for its efficiency and sustainability. This model operates on short- and medium-haul routes, playing a key role in connecting domestic and European destinations with less environmental impact. Thanks to its state-of-the-art engines and aerodynamic improvements, the A320neo significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption, while minimizing noise levels. This makes it a strategic asset for Iberia in its commitment to sustainability and the modernization of its fleet.

Airbus A321 | Iberia

The Airbus A321 plays a key role in Iberia's fleet, being one of the most versatile aircraft for short- and medium-haul routes. This model, with greater capacity than the A320, is ideal for operating on routes with high passenger demand, especially in key markets such as Spain, Europe, and North Africa.

The A321 is used to maximize efficiency on high-density routes, such as connections between major cities or popular tourist destinations, allowing more passengers to be carried on a single flight without compromising comfort or service quality. In addition, thanks to its extended range compared to other aircraft in its class, it can cover longer routes within Europe and its surroundings.

In operational terms, its superior capacity and efficient design help Iberia optimize costs, adapt to fluctuations in demand, and strengthen its competitiveness in strategic markets. It is also part of the airline's ongoing effort to modernize its fleet and reduce its environmental impact, especially with the addition of more advanced versions such as the A321neo, which stand out for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

Airbus A321 neo | Iberia Express

The A321neo is a modernized and optimized version of the A321, with significant improvements in fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions reduction, and noise reduction, reinforcing Iberia Express' commitment to sustainability. Thanks to its state-of-the-art engines and advanced aerodynamic design, this model offers more efficient and economical operation, allowing it to serve high-demand routes with greater profitability and less environmental impact.

At Iberia Express, the A321neo is used to cover key routes with high passenger volumes, such as connections between Madrid and the Canary Islands or popular destinations in Europe. Its greater capacity compared to other models in the A320 family allows it to carry up to 232 passengers in an optimized cabin configuration, offering a balance between comfort and operational efficiency.

Airbus A321 neo XLR | Iberia

Iberia will receive its first Airbus A321XLR in 2024 and will add seven more in the following months, strengthening its long-haul fleet. This model, capable of operating transoceanic routes with a single aisle, combines premium service comparable to that of the A330 and A350 with remarkable environmental efficiency, consuming 30% less fuel than wide-body aircraft.

Airbus A330-200/300 | Iberia

The Airbus A330-200 plays a key role in Iberia's long-haul network, especially on routes that require a balance between range and capacity. This model, designed to operate transatlantic and long-haul flights, connects Spain with strategic destinations in Latin America, the United States, and other global markets. Its efficient design and capacity to carry up to 288 passengers in a two-class configuration (economy and business) make it an essential tool for offering customers a premium experience while maintaining high operational profitability. In addition, the A330-200 stands out for its ability to adapt to routes with lower demand, optimizing the use of the fleet in growing markets or emerging destinations.

For its part, the Airbus A330-300, with greater capacity than its smaller version, is ideal for high-density routes in established markets. This model, with capacity for up to 292 passengers, allows Iberia to maximize efficiency on key transatlantic routes to destinations in the Americas and the Caribbean. Thanks to its wide-body design, the A330-300 not only offers greater cargo capacity in its hold, which is essential for freight operations, but also guarantees a high level of comfort for passengers, with spacious seats and modern entertainment systems. Together, both A330 models are fundamental pillars in Iberia's strategy to offer global connectivity, combining operational efficiency, sustainability, and service excellence.

Airbus A350-900 | Iberia

The Airbus A350 is the jewel in Iberia's long-haul fleet, standing out as the most advanced and efficient aircraft in terms of sustainability, technology, and comfort. This wide-body model is designed to operate high-density intercontinental routes, connecting Spain with key destinations in the Americas, Asia, and other global markets. Thanks to its state-of-the-art engines and structure made from lighter composite materials, the A350 significantly reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, aligning with Iberia's commitment to promoting more sustainable aviation. In addition, its advanced aerodynamic design allows for quieter flights, improving both the passenger experience and the impact on communities near airports.

In terms of the onboard experience, Iberia's A350 is configured to offer maximum comfort on long-haul routes. Its wider and brighter cabin includes advanced pressurization systems, lower noise levels, and higher humidity, which reduces fatigue on long flights. With capacity for around 348 passengers in three classes (Business, Premium Economy, and Economy), this model incorporates cutting-edge technology in onboard entertainment and connectivity, as well as an ergonomic layout that improves passenger comfort. The A350 is, in short, a central piece in Iberia's modernization strategy, not only for its operational efficiency, but also for its ability to offer a superior travel experience and strengthen the airline's competitiveness in the international market.

ATR 72-600 | Iberia Regional Air Nostrum

The ATR-72 is the ideal aircraft for operating short-haul routes with low passenger density. This turboprop model, known for its fuel efficiency and ability to take off and land on short runways, connects medium-sized and small cities in Spain and Europe with Iberia's main hubs, such as Madrid and Valencia. Thanks to its versatility and low operating costs, the ATR-72 allows connectivity to be maintained in regions where demand does not justify the use of larger aircraft, consolidating Iberia Regional Air Nostrum's commitment to offering an accessible and efficient service.

Bombardier CRJ-200 | Iberia Regional Air Nostrum

The CRJ-200 still flies with Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, especially on short- and medium-haul routes with moderate passenger demand. This regional jet, with a capacity for approximately 50 passengers, is ideal for connecting medium-sized and small cities with Iberia's main hubs, offering regular frequencies and reduced flight times. Thanks to its agile and efficient design, the CRJ-200 ensures cost-effective operations in markets where larger aircraft would not be economically viable, allowing Iberia Regional Air Nostrum to maintain strategic connectivity within its network and offer passengers a comfortable and punctual service.

Bombardier CRJ-1000 | Iberia Regional Air Nostrum

Iberia Regional Air Nostrum's CRJ-1000 is mainly used on short- and medium-haul routes that require greater passenger capacity without sacrificing operational efficiency. With a capacity to carry up to 100 passengers, this aircraft is ideal for covering routes with higher demand within Iberia's network, especially on regional routes in Spain and Europe. Its narrow-body design and ability to operate at airports with shorter runways allow Air Nostrum to optimize connectivity in medium-sized cities and ensure punctual and comfortable service. The CRJ-1000 reinforces the flexibility of Iberia Regional's fleet, allowing it to operate both on high-demand routes and destinations with lower traffic, ensuring an efficient and competitive offering in the regional network.

Airbus A300 | Iberia Classic

The A300 was the world's first twin-engine wide-body passenger aircraft, and its large cargo capacity allowed it to transport transatlantic shipments. The first A300 in the B4-120 series acquired by Iberia was the EC-DLE “Doñana,” which entered service on January 27, 1981. It became the first aircraft from the European manufacturer to join Iberia's fleet, followed within eleven months by five other aircraft of the same model, which were named after national parks. The Airbus A300s mainly covered routes to the Canary Islands due to their large passenger capacity and ushered in an extraordinary period of growth for the company, demonstrating an admirable level of excellence.

Airbus A320 | Iberia Classic

Iberia's first A320 entered service on December 18, 1990, with registration number EC-FAS. Its acquisition was the result of a fleet modernization project to replace the then obsolete Douglas DC-9 and Boeing 727, with the aim of also replacing the equally old McDonnell Douglas MD-87 by the end of the following decade. In 1991, the first international program was created and implemented in Europe, and in 1992 Iberia became an official sponsor of the Barcelona Olympic Games and the Seville Universal Exposition.

Airbus A321 | Iberia Classic

Iberia's first flight with an A321 took place on June 3, 1999, with the aircraft EC-HUH. An extended version of its smaller sibling, the A320, Iberia began acquiring its fleet of A321s in the late 1990s to replace its aging Boeing 757-200s, which it would gradually replace during the early 2000s, resulting in significant cost savings for the company as they could be operated by the same pilots who were already flying the A320.

Airbus A340-300 | Iberia Classic

In the 1990s, European aerospace company Airbus created an aircraft that promised to be a milestone in its history: the four-engine A340, an aircraft that aimed to compete with the famous Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet on long-haul flights carrying large numbers of passengers. Iberia's first A340-300, registered EC-GGS, arrived at the company on June 23, 1996, and was christened “Concha Espina.” These aircraft were named after famous women in Spanish history, being the first aircraft in the company's fleet to be named after women. The Airbus A340 inaugurated Iberia's longest route: Madrid-Santiago de Chile, on January 4, 1998. The A340 fell victim to global circumstances, specifically the airline crisis caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and, above all, the 2020 pandemic, with the A340-600 model making its last flight with Iberia on January 4, 2021, being replaced by the more modern and efficient A350.

Boeing 727-200 | Iberia Classic

A medium-sized, narrow-body, three-engine commercial jet aircraft, it was acquired by Iberia during its period of rapid expansion in the 1970s, known as the “Great Iberia” era. Entering service in 1973, Iberia would eventually own 38 units, forming the backbone of its short- to medium-haul fleet in the 1970s and 1980s and making the Spanish company the largest European operator of these aircraft. Iberia had negotiated an additional batch of five aircraft for delivery in 1980, but the deal was ultimately canceled when the agreement with Airbus for the A300 aircraft was finalized. The accident suffered on February 19, 1985, by an Iberia Boeing B-727 aircraft in Monte Oiz (Vizcaya), registration EC-DDU “Alhambra,” is a sad memory. The last flight of an Iberia 727 was recorded in 2001 by the EC-DDZ aircraft, ending almost 30 years of service.

Boeing 737-300/400 | Iberia Classic

Despite the Boeing 737's continued popularity today, Iberia never had many of these aircraft in its fleet. The Spanish airline opted for the McDonnell Douglas DC-8 and DC-9 before purchasing the Boeing 727 years later. It only owned one Boeing 737-200, which was assigned the Spanish registration EC-CHX, although it only flew under this registration for a short time: on the same day that the purchase of the aircraft, with serial number 20299/158, was formalized, it was registered in the name of its future user: Primeras Líneas Uruguayas de Navegación Aérea, PLUNA (Iberia sold it before operating it). The other nine 737s that Iberia operated were all leased as a result of an agreement in 1988 with Air Europa (and later with its subsidiary Viva Air), an agreement that expired in 2001 with the departure of the last 737-400 from Iberia's fleet, registration EC-GAZ.

Boeing 747-200 | Iberia Classic

Iberia was one of the first operators of this aircraft, receiving the first (model 747-100) on October 2, 1970, one year after its official presentation. That aircraft, the EC-BRO, was christened “Cervantes.” Iberia's entire fleet of 25 Boeing 747s bore the names of famous writers. The Boeing 747 was the largest aircraft ever flown by a Spanish operator, both civil and military, as no Spanish airline ever flew the Airbus A380. Iberia operated its Jumbos between 1970 and 2006, when its last 747-400 was decommissioned. Interestingly, Pablo Picasso's “Guernica” traveled from New York to Madrid on one of these planes after its “exile” in the United States.

Boeing 767-300 | Iberia Classic

The development of the 767 was carried out in parallel with that of the 757, another twin-engine aircraft but with a narrow fuselage, which meant that many of the characteristics of the aircraft were similar, allowing pilots to obtain a common type rating to operate both aircraft. Iberia only operated two aircraft of this model for a short period of time, between 1998 and 2002, leased from Air Europa. This aircraft model has the sad distinction of being the one that crashed into the Twin Towers in New York during the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Boeing 757-200 | Iberia Classic

This aircraft contributed to the development of commercial aviation in the 1980s, reducing operating costs thanks to its high performance and fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors. Faced with growing competition (Air Europa acquired its first 757s in 1988), Iberia followed suit and in 1993 unveiled its first Boeing 757 at a ceremony presided over by the then Prince of Asturias, Felipe de Borbón (now King Felipe VI of Spain). Iberia operated this versatile aircraft model until 2008, when the last of these aircraft made its final flight for the company, as they had been replaced by the new A321, a model with similar capabilities but significantly better fuel efficiency thanks to more advanced technologies and engines.

Douglas DC-9 | Iberia Classic

The DC-9 had a really long working life at Iberia, during which it carried more than 90 million passengers on its own. Fifty Douglas DC-9 aircraft were part of the “Gran Iberia” fleet during the 34 years of service provided by this model, so that, together with the Boeing 727 fleet, it became the backbone of the Spanish flag carrier's short- and medium-haul flights for just over two decades. When the company had its own hub in Miami, some DC-9s operated from there. The first DC-9, registration EC-BIG and named “Villa de Madrid,” was delivered on June 29, 1967. The last flight of this aircraft for Iberia was a Palma de Mallorca-Madrid flight operated by the EC-CGN Martín Alonso Pinzón aircraft on July 31, 2001.

Douglas DC-10 | Iberia Classic

Iberia operated a total of 13 aircraft of this model. The first DC-10 delivered to Iberia in March 1973 was christened “Costa Brava,” and the airline wanted to do something that would make history: they decided to commission Salvador Dalí to create two paintings that would be hung on the partitions between classes, so the artist quickly set to work to create these important paintings. All DC-10s were named after Spanish coastlines and mainly covered transoceanic flights to America. The last flight of a DC-10 for Iberia was from Madrid to Caracas on November 27, 2000, operated by EC-DHZ “Costas Canarias.”

McDonnell Douglas MD-87/88 | Iberia Classic

Iberia's acquisition of the MD-80s was part of a fleet renewal plan in the early 1990s to gradually replace the aging B727s and DC-9s purchased in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The first MD-80 (model MD-83) EC-ECN arrived in Madrid in May 1988, thus beginning a 20-year period of service for this model. All of Iberia's MD-80 aircraft of the three models it operated (MD-83, MD-87, and MD-88) were named after Spanish cities. Specifically, the MD-88 is one of the five aircraft models with the most accumulated flight hours in modern aviation history. Iberia operated 24 MD-87 aircraft and 14 MD-88 aircraft until 2008, when Iberia withdrew them from service and replaced them with Airbus A320s. The last flight of an MD (MD-88) for Iberia was on the Alicante-Madrid route on October 25, 2008.

ATR 72-500 | Iberia Regional Air Nostrum Classic

The ATR 72-500 was one of the aircraft used by Air Nostrum, Iberia's regional franchise airline, to operate short-haul routes in Spain and Europe. This model, manufactured by ATR (Avions de Transport Régional), is a twin-engine turboprop designed for efficient flights at airports with limited infrastructure. Introduced into the Air Nostrum fleet in the 1990s, the ATR 72-500 stood out for its low fuel consumption and capacity for around 70 passengers, becoming a key player in connecting less accessible regions. Although it was eventually replaced by more modern versions, its service was fundamental in the expansion of regional air transport under the Iberia brand.

Bombardier CRJ-200 | Iberia Regional Air Nostrum Classic

The CRJ-200 was a regional jet operated by Air Nostrum, Iberia's franchise airline, for short- and medium-haul flights in Spain and Europe. Manufactured by Bombardier, this narrow-body jet had a capacity of around 50 passengers and offered greater speed and comfort compared to turboprops, reducing flight times on regional routes. Introduced into the fleet in the 1990s, the CRJ-200 was key to the modernization of Iberia's regional services, connecting cities with lower demand to major hubs. Over time, it was replaced by more efficient models, such as the CRJ-900, but it left an important mark on Spanish regional aviation.

Fokker 50 | Iberia Regional Air Nostrum Classic

The Fokker 50 was a turboprop aircraft operated by Air Nostrum, Iberia's regional franchise airline, in the 1990s. Manufactured by the Dutch company Fokker, this model had a capacity for around 50 passengers and stood out for its efficiency on short routes and at airports with limited infrastructure. Its low fuel consumption and reliability made it an ideal choice for improving regional connectivity within Spain and to nearby destinations in Europe. However, with advances in technology and the arrival of more modern aircraft, such as the ATR 72, the Fokker 50 was gradually withdrawn from the fleet, marking the end of an era in Iberia's regional aviation.

ATR 72-200 | Binter Canarias Classic

The ATR 72-200 was one of the first versions of the popular turboprop aircraft operated by Binter Canarias, an airline specializing in inter-island flights in the Canary Islands. Introduced into its fleet in the 1990s, this aircraft, manufactured by ATR (Avions de Transport Régional), had a capacity for around 70 passengers and stood out for its efficiency on short routes, its low fuel consumption, and its ability to operate at airports with short runways. Thanks to its reliability and versatility, the ATR 72-200 improved connectivity between the islands, offering frequent and affordable flights. Over time, it was replaced by more modern versions, such as the ATR 72-500 and 600, but it played a key role in consolidating regional air transport in the Canary Islands.

CASA 235 | Binter Mediterráneo Classic

The CASA CN-235 was a turboprop aircraft operated by Binter Mediterráneo, a subsidiary of Iberia, to connect cities in southeastern Spain with Madrid in the 1990s. Manufactured by the Spanish company CASA (Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A.), this short-range twin-engine aircraft, originally designed for military and cargo use, was adapted for passenger transport, offering capacity for around 44 passengers. Its robustness and versatility made it ideal for operating at airports with short runways or limited infrastructure. However, with the modernization of the fleet and the integration of more efficient aircraft, the CN-235 was withdrawn from commercial service by Binter Mediterráneo before the airline ceased operations in 200