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Flights Madrid → Doha

MAD → DOH

12.7
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Madrid, whose airport opened in 1931, with Doha, a more recently developed hub that opened its airport in 2014. Serving one of the world's busiest international airports by passenger traffic, this route utilizes Boeing aircraft models including the 777-300ER and 777-200 to accommodate the high volume of travelers at Doha's airport, which handles over 17 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~5,331 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Madrid (MAD) → Doha (DOH) route is operated by Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Doha the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.

Heading to Doha: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Doha (DOH) heads east for about 5,331 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 5m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Doha it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
22:05
Elevation DOH
13 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200
Est. CO₂/passenger
~480 kg

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Frequently asked questions about MAD-DOH

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 2 airlines: Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Doha, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Madrid-Doha route is about 5,331 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.