Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 30 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid two hours behind Doha.
Flights from DOH to MAD start from 00:50 — the first with Iberia. The latest departure is at 14:55 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Hamad International Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DOH to MAD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Madrid (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with Qatar Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Madrid Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Qatar Airways.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering DOH to MAD flights. An exceptional 87.92% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Madrid Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DOH and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Sofia Airport
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart DOH arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near DOH:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hamad International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Follow your own route with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and find adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DOH to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey about 274 kms (170 miles) north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 177 kms (110 miles) west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are the start of reasons to visit.






