Madrid to Doha (MAD–DOH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–DOH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 3,313 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: MH, UL, VA | 24 | 77W, 77X, 789 | 6h45-6h50 | – | Oneworld | MH, UL, VA |
| IB Iberia | 14 | 32Q, 789 | 6h45-7h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Doha from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→DOH | ZAZ→DOH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 94 | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 50m | 6h 30m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · DOH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Doha.
Spanish passport holders enter Qatar visa-free for up to 90 days. The waiver was made permanent in 2017. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival. No advance application, eVisa, or fee is required. You get stamped in at Hamad International Airport.
The initial stay is 30 days, extendable to 90 days total at the Ministry of Interior office in Doha or through their online portal (metrash2 app). The extension is free. Overstaying results in a fine of QAR 200 per day.
Qatar does not require proof of hotel bookings or return flights at immigration, but airline staff at your departure airport may check for a return ticket before boarding. Have a booking reference ready. Alcohol is available only in licensed hotel bars and restaurants. Importing alcohol is prohibited.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
Doha Metro Gold Line departs from inside the terminal to the city centre (15–20 min, QAR 3–6). Msheireb station is the interchange for connecting to the Red and Green lines. First train is at 6am; late-night arrivals will need a taxi or ride-hail. Karwa taxis are available at the arrivals area; West Bay costs QAR 30–50.Careem and Uber are the most cost-effective options. Hamad International has no separate rental car facility visible from arrivals; rental desks are landside. The airport is 15 km from central Doha with good road access via the Corniche and Lusail Expressway.
Desert climate, similar to Dubai. Summers (June–September) are intensely hot (37–45°C) with very high humidity. Ground operations slow but flights rarely cancel for heat alone. Dust haze is persistent and occasionally reduces visibility below instrument minimums. Winter (November–March) is pleasant at 15–26°C and represents Qatar Airways' peak operational period.
Rain is rare, fewer than 10 rainy days per year, but the drainage infrastructure means even light rain causes road flooding. Occasional dust storms (shamal) reduce visibility and can ground departures for hours. Spring (March–May) is the most dust-prone season.
MAD–DOH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to DOH
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways and Iberia. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to DOH is about 6 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,313 miles (5,331 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 203 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 Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ).