Madrid (MAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights
An economy award from Madrid (MAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $24. One airline flies nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): Etihad Airways. The two airports are 3,503 miles (5,638 km) apart. There are also 47 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beirut, Larnaca and Athens and more.
How many miles MAD to AUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 20,000 | $24–35 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $52–63 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 30,000 | $134–835 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 30,000 | $134–835 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 36,000 | $74.40–141.40 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 40,000 | $68.80–429.80 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 44,000 | $24–35 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 45,000 | $57–68 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MAD to AUH
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book MAD to AUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
MAD to AUH with one stop
47 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way
3L - Via Larnaca (LCA)Wizz Air the whole way
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, Iberia and 2 more, then Etihad Airways
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- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways, then Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and 1 more
3LJ9 - Via Palma de Mallorca (PMI)Ryanair, Iberia and 1 more, then Etihad Airways
- Via Barcelona (BCN)Iberia, Air Europa and 3 more, then Etihad Airways+2
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
3L - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress the whole way
- Via Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV)Iberia, El Al and 1 more, then Etihad Airways
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways, Iberia and 3 more, then Etihad Airways
+2 - Via Tunis (TUN)Tunisair and Air Europa, then Etihad AirwaysTU
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
3L - Via Istanbul (SAW)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
MAD to AUH: common questions
How many miles does MAD to AUH cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $24. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (25,000), ANA Mileage Club (30,000) and Etihad Guest (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MAD to AUH?
Etihad Airways flies nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
How far is Madrid from Abu Dhabi by plane?
Madrid (MAD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) are 3,503 miles (5,638 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MAD to AUH award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest and JetBlue TrueBlue. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Madrid and Abu Dhabi?
The most direct connections are through Beirut (BEY), Larnaca (LCA), Athens (ATH), Kuwait (KWI) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Middle East Airlines through Beirut.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.