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Cheapest return fare
$1,199
Typical prices: $1,444-$2,116
China Eastern
Tue 28/7Tue 25/8
MEL - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$655
Typical prices: $1,002-$1,432
China Eastern
Tue 4/8
MEL - MAD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $1,610 (return)
Shortest trip • 23h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Madrid (MEL-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Madrid

Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 25 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:40
MEL
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MAD
29h 40m
1 stop
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11:05 - 09:00
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MEL
37h 55m
1 stop
$1,199China Eastern
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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19:40 - 08:00
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MAD
44h 20m
1 stop
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02:40 - 18:35
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MEL
31h 55m
2 stops
$1,229Multiple Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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19:40 - 08:00
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MAD
44h 20m
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02:40 - 14:25
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MEL
27h 45m
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$1,255Air China
Mon, 3 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:40
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MAD
29h 40m
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11:05 - 09:00
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MEL
37h 55m
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$1,258China Eastern
Mon, 3 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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11:00 - 08:40
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MAD
29h 40m
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11:05 - 12:40
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MEL
41h 35m
1 stop
$1,267China Eastern
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 8 Sep
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21:30 - 08:40
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MAD
43h 10m
1 stop
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11:05 - 12:40
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MEL
41h 35m
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$1,271China Eastern
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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11:00 - 08:40
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MAD
29h 40m
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11:05 - 09:00
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MEL
37h 55m
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$1,283China Eastern
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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19:40 - 08:00
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MAD
44h 20m
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02:40 - 18:35
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MEL
31h 55m
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$1,293Multiple Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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16:00 - 08:00
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MAD
48h 00m
2 stops
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02:40 - 18:35
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31h 55m
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$1,299Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Mon, 24 Aug
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14:00 - 12:50
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MAD
30h 50m
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02:40 - 14:25
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MEL
27h 45m
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$1,315Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Madrid departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Madrid is November, where tickets cost $1,454 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,215 and $2,160 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Madrid, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$655
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Madrid flights

  • How do I get from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid city centre?

    The quickest way to reach Madrid centre from Madrid Barajas Airport with public transport is by underground. The metro stops at every terminal and takes about 15min into central Madrid. Tickets cost around € 5 (A$ 8) and can be purchased at the underground stations.

  • Are the distances between the terminals long at Madrid Airport?

    In order to transfer quickly from one terminal to another, you can hop on the free shuttle bus operating between the various terminals at Madrid Airport. The bus runs 24h a day, in 5-minute intervals during the day and 10–20-minute intervals at night. The bus stops are outside the Departures and the Arrivals Area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Madrid was $655 for a one-way ticket and $1,199 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Madrid?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Madrid?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Madrid, Japan Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Madrid are Japan Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,683 and an overall rating of 8.3, Japan Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,353 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Madrid

  • Travellers who appreciate a quick and convenient connection between Melbourne and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) benefit from flights with Emirates, Virgin Australia, or Etihad Airways. These airlines offer quick, one-stop flights that save you time and energy.
  • Travellers who want to leave their car at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) during their stay in Spain find the best rates at the long-term car park, which is connected with the airport by a complimentary shuttle bus. Parking rates for a week lie at approximately A$ 100–150.
  • With three entry-with-pass lounges available inside the International Terminal of Melbourne Airport, travellers can wait for their flight in a quiet area where food and drinks are served. All lounges are located on the third floor in the post-security area.
  • In the Arrivals Halls of Madrid Airport, you find a range of eateries where you can refuel after landing. In Terminal 2, you find Farine, where pastries and sandwiches are served, and traditional tapas are available at Mahoudrid in Terminal 4.
  • With the Shop & Collect service at Melbourne Airport, you can leave any tax-free purchases at the airport and pick them up in the Arrivals Hall when you return to Melbourne.
  • Parents departing from the International Terminal at Melbourne Airport can find baby changing facilities on the first floor after the security check-through.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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China SouthernOverall score based on 154 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.2Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
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I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
BNE - CAN
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I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

We bought an upgrade to Business Class at the airport but did not realise that it was not the regular Business Class. The 787 Dreamliner was very dated with the seats not as comfortable as other airlines and some things were almost coming off. We were then told that because it was an upgrade at the airport, we get to sit in the BC cabin but will be served economy class food. So when everyone else got served in china ware, we were given the tray you got in economy class. The wifi does not work. It only connects to watch movies (which is the same as what you find in the ICE) but the internet does not work. The cabin crew while were friendly, were not responsive. Overall, I will never fly China Southern again.

I love flying Chinese airlines in general but China Southern is probably the worst of the lot. The service is poor and food is below par.

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

It was pretty good overall. I just wish the crew didn't have to interrupt you every five seconds to ask you if you wanted anything, I mean that's what the help button is for. When someone is tired and sleepy and still getting their bearings, turning on DND button is maybe not the first thing on their mind.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

need to improve management and air hostess services. Rest of it’s OK.

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

We were cutting it close on our connecting flight and notified all staff at departing gate and flight attendants. From the start, we were told to check in with the international transfer desk by everyone, except for one lady who wanted to argue the time difference that was already taken into account. We also asked if we could try to exit the plane first (our family of 4 and 8 others on the same connecting flight). They just told us to check in with international transfers. We landed and had very little time to make our next flight. We were not offered any assistance or communication to the receiving gate. We ran all the way to the international transfers gate only to be turned away. I think we could have made it if we were allowed to exit and a call was made to other check in counter. After that we spent 6 grueling hours with our kids trying to rebook a flight. No food of any type of compensation was offered besides a dirty hotel room. The ladies with China Eastern at the Shanghai International counter were rude an unhelpful. We were directed to 3 different counters and waited before they said they forgot about a hotel. It was a long, miserable day. I believe this could have all been avoided.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

Flight was delayed for 2 hours for no reason, then we spent almost an hour after boarding because of the weather conditions. If we left on time we could avoid that 😾

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