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Only Riyadh Air operates flights between Madrid and Riyadh.

Flights from Madrid to Riyadh usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

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

• Riyadh Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Riyadh:

• Economy class
• First Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £277 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with £682 for direct.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Riyadh Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 11% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Madrid to Riyadh route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £308 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £462, a difference of £155. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Madrid to Riyadh route, 55% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Riyadh flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya and Kingdom Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 15:27
• Latest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 16:12.

The flight takes about 6h 07m.

A direct flight from Madrid to Riyadh takes 6h 07m, covering 3,064 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.

One-way fares from Madrid to Riyadh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £696, which is 120% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 23m, compared to 10h 03m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 10h 27m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (Arabian Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Final Rentals
• Hertz

Return flights from Madrid to Riyadh range from £302 to £489, with an average of £398 over the past 12 months. Anything below £302 counts as a good deal.