Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport.
Essaouira's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAD to ESU flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Essaouira (and then seeing more of Morocco!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for MAD to ESU flights, with 82.35% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAD and ESU include:
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
At the moment, Rs5,445 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs11,303. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to ESU.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAD to ESU.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights taking off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
If you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ESU:
Travel at your own pace with an Essaouira Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Aircar, Budget or FoxCar and experience more of Essaouira and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Essaouira Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to central Essaouira
Essaouira Airport to the centre of Essaouira has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
March is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Essaouira in April.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Essaouira Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Essaouira, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAD to ESU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Essaouira has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, a visit to Casablanca will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
If you want to check out another great destination in Morocco, head for Rabat, about 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira. Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat are highlights.