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Only Riyadh Air operates flights between Riyadh and Madrid.

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

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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Riyadh to Madrid.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £343 return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with £512 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 11% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Riyadh to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £353 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £478, a difference of £125. 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 Riyadh to Madrid route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 53 minutes.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 09:05
• Latest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 09:05.

The flight takes about 7h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £397. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Madrid takes 7h 05m, 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 Riyadh to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £183, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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 56m, compared to 11h 11m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 11h 17m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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

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
· Alamo
· Centauro

Return flights from Riyadh to Madrid range from £331 to £511, with an average of £397 over the past 12 months. Anything below £331 counts as a good deal.