Rosario Connects Directly to Europe for the First Time With New Madrid Route
Argentina’s third-largest city reached a historic milestone today as World2Fly officially launched direct transatlantic service between Rosario’s Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
The inaugural connection marks the first scheduled non-stop flight linking the province of Santa Fe directly to Europe in over four decades, offering regional travelers a long-awaited alternative to transit stops via Buenos Aires.
Modern Fleet and Schedule Details
The new route operates twice weekly, with scheduled departures every Tuesday and Thursday. Operated using state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 widebody jets, the flight completed the transatlantic journey in approximately 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The aircraft is configured in a high-density single-class setup carrying 432 passengers—making it the largest passenger aircraft operating in Argentina's domestic regional market.
- Flight Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Capacity: 432 Economy seats per flight (864 seats weekly each way)
- Flight Duration: Approximately 11 hours and 35 minutes
- Departure Time: Exits Rosario at 20:00 local time, arriving in Madrid the following morning
Boosting Regional Tourism and Business Growth
Local authorities from the Santa Fe provincial government and aviation officials backed the project to strengthen international economic ties, drive regional inbound tourism, and enhance business mobility.
For millions of residents across central Argentina, the non-stop Madrid route removes the requirement to take domestic connections or long coach journeys to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires before boarding long-haul international flights.
Furthermore, the new direct pipeline allows European tourists and business travelers direct access to the industrial, agricultural, and cultural hub of the Paraná River region.
Travelers interested in global route networks and flight itineraries can review schedule details directly through the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport guide or consult international aviation updates from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).