Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 6 hours 48 minutes. Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, making Abu Dhabi 3 hours ahead of Madrid.
Each week, there are 28 flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 02:45 Etihad Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from MAD to AUH is 21:40 with Etihad Airways.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Etihad Airways is your gateway to discovering Abu Dhabi (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United Arab Emirates!). Look through the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and AUH:
Cairo International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before booking your cheap ticket from MAD to AUH, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is P6,506. The cheapest price for a return flight is P16,534. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to AUH.
The cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting a cheap ticket from MAD to AUH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has fallen.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Madrid, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 37 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Reserve a hotel close to AUH if you're on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Abu Dhabi in April.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 29 ºC to 43 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14 ºC and 25 ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to AUH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
Start your Abu Dhabi trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from MAD to AUH, check out our hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are major attractions which should feature on any good Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Complete your Abu Dhabi trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Abu Dhabi International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Abu Dhabi escape.