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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 02:25 and lands at 10:20
• Latest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 22:00.

The flight takes about 7h 55m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Madrid.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid takes 7h 55m, covering 3,501 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Madrid range from £358 to £707, with an average of £513 over the past 12 months. Anything below £358 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £191 return via Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW), compared with £707 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £61–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Madrid flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Madrid are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £316, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Madrid usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Madrid route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 20m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Madrid. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £422 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £709, a difference of £287.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 34m, compared to 11h 47m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 12h 15m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Madrid is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Central European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.