Abu Dhabi to Madrid (AUH–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUH–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,504 miles in approximately 7h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: AV, UX | 14 | 789 | 7h35-7h45 | – | – | AV, UX |
| EK Emirates | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→MAD | DWC→MAD | DXB→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 1 | 35 |
| Flight time | 7h 45m | 7h 45m | 8h |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Madrid.
UAE passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system launches.
EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU. Declare cash amounts of EUR 10,000 or more.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
AUH–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to MAD
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Emirates. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUH to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to MAD is about 7 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,504 miles (5,638 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).