Madrid to Riyadh (MAD–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MAD Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MAD and RUH. Nearest airports to MAD with scheduled service: Salamanca Airport (SLM, 106 mi) · Valladolid Airport (VLL, 107 mi) · Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ, 155 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BCN Barcelona 7h 55m ATAVAY → SV Barcelona (BCN) to Riyadh flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 8h 20m 2WA3AT → A3SV Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 8h 25m ADAMAR → ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 8h 40m PC → PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h 45m ARSVUX → AFAIAZ Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 55m ADETEY → AZSVXY Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Riyadh flights
KWI Kuwait City 8h 55m KUUX → J9SV Kuwait City (KWI) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 8h 55m MSTPVY → AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 9h 5m IBMHQR → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 9h 5m 6EAVHY → SVTKXY Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Madrid to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MAD and RUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
BCN ~7h 55m ATH ~8h 20m FCO ~8h 25m SAW ~8h 40m JED ~8h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,755
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
MAD: CEST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MAD

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).

Facts

MAD–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Riyadh route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to RUH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.