Traveling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Madrid.
Every week, there are 28 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 09:50 Etihad Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:40 with Etihad Airways.
To ensure you catch your MAD to AUH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring Abu Dhabi (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travelers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for MAD to AUH flights, with 84.95% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MAD and AUH:
Queen Alia International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
At the moment, $107 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $247. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MAD to AUH by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAD to AUH.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to 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)
If you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near AUH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Abu Dhabi International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is roughly 32 kilometers from the center of Abu Dhabi. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Abu Dhabi. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport for July if you want to visit Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to AUH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've seen Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometers away to the north-east, its top attractions include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
Around 145 kilometers north-east of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another favorite stop in United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
