Essaouira to Madrid (ESU–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.
ESU–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 715 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 73H | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Essaouira
| Metric | ESU→MAD | AGA→MAD | RAK→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ESU | – | 76 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 2 | 59 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 15m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
ESU: +01 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Essaouira, it's 7:00 PM in Madrid.
Moroccan passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Spain. Apply at the Spanish Consulate in Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Nador, Tetouan, or Larache, or through BLS International. A short-stay visa (Type C) costs EUR 80 (about MAD 880) and allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen zone. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days, but summer demand from the Moroccan diaspora in Europe can push this to 3 to 4 weeks. Apply at least 6 weeks before your trip during June to August.
Required documents include a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure with two blank pages, two photos, completed application form, travel insurance covering EUR 30,000, round-trip flight booking, hotel reservations, bank statements from the last 3 months showing sufficient funds (no fixed minimum but EUR 100 per day is a safe benchmark), employment letter, and a cover letter. Family visit applicants need an invitation letter from the Spanish host plus their residency documents.
Direct flights from Casablanca to Madrid run about 1 hour 30 minutes on Royal Air Maroc and Iberia. Casablanca to Barcelona runs about 2 hours. Ryanair, Vueling, and Air Arabia Maroc operate routes from Tangier, Marrakech, Fez, and Nador to multiple Spanish cities. Ferries cross the Strait of Gibraltar from Tangier Med to Algeciras in about 1 hour (FRS and Trasmediterranea, from EUR 35 one-way). Spain uses the euro. No mandatory vaccinations.
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.
ESU–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESU to MAD
Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESU to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESU to MAD is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 715 miles (1,151 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Paris-Orly, Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Agadir (Temsia) (AGA), Marrakesh (RAK) and Ouarzazate (OZZ).