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Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Madrid flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid.

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Madrid:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $255 round-trip via Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW), compared to $942 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$100 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.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 10% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Abu Dhabi to Madrid route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 37%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $556 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $871: a $315 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 21 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Plaza Mayor 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 Abu Dhabi to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 2:25 am and lands at 10:13 am
• Latest: departs at 2:05 pm and lands at 9:53 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $667. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid takes 7h 48m, 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.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 30m, compared with 11h 06m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 12h 11m 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.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Alamo
· Centauro

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Madrid range from $463 to $941, with an average of $667 over the past 12 months. Anything below $463 counts as a good deal.