Cheap flights from Riyadh to Madrid

November tends to show the lowest fares on this route, while December and January often rise around the winter holidays and New Year travel. Spring and Madrid's summer can bring steadier demand, and school holiday periods in Saudi Arabia and Spain add pressure at both ends. Outside those peaks, late autumn and early spring are often easier to price, so compare the months shown before settling on dates, check midweek departures against weekend ones, and move by a day or two if the fare jumps.

All of these carriers sell connecting itineraries on this route, so the layover is part of the product rather than an exception: Pegasus, Etihad Airways, Regent Airways, Air Arabia Egypt, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, ITA Airways, Royal Jordanian, Royal Air Maroc and Egyptair. The fare rules decide what is included, from baggage and seat choice to meals and changes. Some tickets in the mix are sold with a low base fare and paid extras, while others bundle more services, so compare the total cost rather than the headline price.

Barajas is Madrid's main airport, so an arrival can involve long walks, terminal changes and queues at busy times; check which terminal your flight uses before you land. The airport sits outside the city centre, and most travellers reach Madrid by metro, commuter train, bus or taxi, with pre-booked transport sometimes simpler late at night. Allow time for passport control and baggage reclaim, and confirm your onward address before you leave the terminal.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Madrid

3.5 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your ticket departs from King Khaled International and arrives at Barajas, because mixed airport codes can appear in search results.
• Check baggage allowances before you pay, especially where a low fare may not include a cabin bag or checked bag.
• Check whether your connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, because that changes who protects a missed connection.
• Check passport validity and any visa or transit visa rules for Spain and your connection points before you book.
• Check the price calendar across the months shown, because changing by a few days can alter the fare.
• Check school holiday and winter holiday dates before choosing December or January flights.