Traveling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Dublin is one hour behind Madrid and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from 33 weekly Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAD to DUB flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport, so jetting to Dublin (and then discovering more of Ireland!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
With 72.97% of its services arriving as planned, Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to DUB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and DUB:
London Heathrow Airport
Manchester Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Right now, $34 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $76. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAD to DUB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAD to DUB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Grab a Dublin Airport rental car and discover Dublin and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Dublin Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Dublin. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you'd like to visit Dublin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to DUB in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
You've visited Dublin, now it's time to discover other parts of Ireland. Journey about 225 kilometers south-west to Cork to check off its leading sights. From Blarney Castle & Gardens to Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone, there's plenty to keep you on the go.