Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 8 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai.
Every week, there are 14 Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, go for the 07:25 Emirates flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 14:35 with Emirates.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DXB to MAD flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy with Emirates. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Emirates.
Emirates tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DXB to MAD flights, with 85.37% of 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 Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between DXB and MAD include:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
$151 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Return flights start at $347. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from DXB to MAD, book your trip one month ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DXB to MAD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Madrid Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Madrid in March.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to go to Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometers north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometers west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among the biggest draws.
