Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAUH / OMAA
International hub · 92 direct destinations · 2 runways · longest runway 13,471 ft
88 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Abu Dhabi → Madrid
AUH
Abu DhabiZayed International Airport
Abu DhabiZayed International AirportMAD
MadridAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
MadridAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport- Distance
- 3,503 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~7h 35m
Madrid is currently 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
Daily at most
On average around 1 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 1
- flights per day
- 1
- busiest month · Oct
- 7 hr 18 min
- measured flight time
- 10 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- 1Jan2026
- 1Feb
- –Mar
- 1Apr
- –May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
- 1Oct2025
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
In March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026 we saw less traffic at Abu Dhabi in general than usual; compare that month with care.
Airlines
Who flies it
Etihad Airwaysall year
National Airlinessummer
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Abu Dhabi. Most departures between 14:00 and 17:00.
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Through the week
By weekday
- 0.8Mon
- 0.7Tue
- 0.6Wed
- 0.6Thu
- 0.6Fri
- 0.6Sat
- 0.6Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Boeing 787-9B78994%
- Boeing 777-200LRB77L3%
- Boeing 787-10B78X2%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 | 31 |
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| February 2026 | 1 | 26 |
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| March 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| April 2026 | 1 | 13 |
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| May 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| June 2026 | 1 | 9 |
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| July 2026 | 1 | 14 |
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| August 2026 | 1 | 24 |
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| September 2026 | 1 | 26 |
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| October 2025 | 1 | 33 |
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| November 2025 | 1 | 28 |
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| December 2025 | 1 | 27 |
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Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on AUH-MAD - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- Intercontinental: this route connects two continents.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Abu Dhabi: 92.
- Direct destinations observed from Madrid: 199.
The airports on this route
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Madrid, SpainMAD / LEMD
International hub · 199 direct destinations · 4 runways · longest runway 14,272 ft
64 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Alternative airports for this journey
Same journey, a different airport nearby - with an observed direct connection.
About the route from Abu Dhabi to Madrid
The observed direct connection between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) covers approximately 3,503 mi. The estimated flight time is around 7h 35m. Etihad Airways and National Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Abu Dhabi from Madrid by air?
- The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is approximately 3,503 mi.
- How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 7h 35m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Abu Dhabi to Madrid?
- Yes, a direct connection between AUH and MAD has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: Etihad Airways and National Airlines.
- How often is there a flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid?
- On average around 1 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 231 observed flights. Mainly Etihad Airways, National Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Abu Dhabi and Madrid?
- Madrid is currently 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.