Doha to Madrid (DOH–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.
DOH–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 3,313 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: LA, MH, UL, VA | 28 | 77X, 788, 789 | 7h03-7h45 | – | Oneworld | LA, MH, UL, VA |
| IB Iberia | 14 | 788, 789 | 7h30-8h | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Doha
| Metric | DOH→MAD | DIA→MAD | AUH→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DOH | – | 3 mi | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 1 | 35 |
| Flight time | 7h 35m | 7h 35m | 7h 35m |
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 5:00 PM in Madrid.
Qatari passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Spain. Apply through the Spanish embassy or a BLS International center. Processing takes around 10 to 15 working days. Required documents include a completed application form, passport-size photos, travel insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage, proof of accommodation, a flight itinerary, and evidence of sufficient funds.
The Schengen visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period and is valid across all Schengen member states.
Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.
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.
DOH–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to MAD
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways and Iberia. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DOH to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to MAD is about 7 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,313 miles (5,331 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 162 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Doha (DIA) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).