Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
7 hours 50 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Madrid is 3 hours behind Dubai and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport start from 07:25 — the first with Emirates. The last departure is the 22:05 service with Emirates. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly services between DXB and MAD.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Madrid (and discovering more of Spain!) is simple with Emirates. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between DXB and MAD:
Hamad International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Spain. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before booking your cheap ticket from DXB to MAD, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is $180. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $306. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from DXB to MAD by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, Dubai Airport can be reached in approximately 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Got an early flight from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 37 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Madrid
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Madrid right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from DXB to MAD:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are top attractions which should feature on every Madrid itinerary.
Complete your Madrid trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Madrid.