Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Madrid and Essaouira are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAD to ESU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Essaouira (and then discovering more of Morocco!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier that operates MAD to ESU flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and ESU:
Marseille Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport flight is 15 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 30 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAD to ESU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAD to ESU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
Consider booking a hotel close to ESU if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Essaouira Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Aircar, Budget or FoxCar and explore beyond Essaouira's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Essaouira Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to central Essaouira
Essaouira Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Essaouira. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Essaouira in February.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Essaouira Airport for August if you'd like to visit Essaouira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to ESU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Essaouira. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
Around 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, Rabat is another favourite stop in Morocco. Start your sightseeing at Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
