Madrid to Essaouira (MAD–ESU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–ESU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 715 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · ESU: +01
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Essaouira.
Spanish passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Fill out a white entry/exit form on the plane or at the immigration counter. Hand it to the officer with your passport. The process is quick at major airports like Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier.
There is no formal extension process for the 90-day tourist stay. If you need more time, the standard approach is to leave Morocco (Ceuta, Melilla, or the Canary Islands count as exits since they are Spanish territory) and re-enter for a fresh 90 days. Overstaying results in questioning at departure and a potential ban on future entry.
Spain and Morocco are only 14 km apart at the Strait of Gibraltar. Ferries run daily between Tarifa and Tangier, and between Algeciras and Tangier Med or Ceuta. The Tarifa-Tangier ferry takes 35 minutes. Flying from Madrid or Barcelona takes about 1.5 hours. This is one of the easiest border crossings from Europe to Africa.
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).
MAD–ESU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to ESU
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to ESU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to ESU is about 2 hours 10 minutes 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 Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Paris-Orly and Lyon Saint-Exupéry. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.