Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 7 hours 45 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid three hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to MAD start at 02:45 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 14:40 with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your AUH to MAD flight.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring Madrid (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Etihad Airways.
With an impressive 89.89% of services arriving as planned, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating AUH to MAD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AUH and MAD:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Hamad International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
109 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start at 244 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AUH to MAD.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AUH to MAD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights leaving Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on time at their destination.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience more of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
