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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Madrid and Abu Dhabi.

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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $302 round-trip via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared to $812 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberojet and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 8% 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 15% on the Madrid to Abu Dhabi route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $691 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $809, a difference of $118. 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 Abu Dhabi route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 3 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:35 am and lands at 4:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 4:45 am.

The flight takes about 6h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $760. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Abu Dhabi takes 6h 55m, 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 Madrid to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $226, which is 47% 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 Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 19m, compared with 10h 40m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 53m via Istanbul (IST).

Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Madrid (Gulf Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Abu Dhabi range from $667 to $870, with an average of $760 over the past 12 months. Anything below $667 counts as a good deal.