Madrid to Jeddah (MAD–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–JED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 2,807 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia Also: AR, UX | 4 | 789 | 6h | – | SkyTeam | AR, UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Jeddah.
Spanish passport holders can get a tourist eVisa for Saudi Arabia online at visa.visitsaudi.com. The fee is SAR 480 (about EUR 120), which includes mandatory health insurance. The eVisa is a 1-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit and 180 days total per year. Processing is instant or within minutes. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry.
The eVisa application requires a passport scan, a digital photo, and a credit card. No invitation letter, hotel booking, or flight itinerary is needed at the application stage. Visa on arrival is also available at Saudi airports for Spanish citizens, but the eVisa saves time at immigration.
Saudi Arabia has relaxed its dress code for tourists significantly since 2019. Women do not need to wear an abaya, though modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is expected in public. During Ramadan, eating and drinking in public during daylight hours is restricted. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country.
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).
The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
MAD–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to JED
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to JED is about 6 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,807 miles (4,517 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Cairo and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.