Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 50 minutes.
Madrid is three hours behind Dubai and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from DXB to MAD start at 07:25 — the earliest with Emirates. The last departure is at 14:40 with Emirates. In total, there are 20 weekly Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DXB to MAD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Emirates is your ticket to exploring Madrid (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Emirates has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Emirates is a leader in on-time performance for DXB to MAD flights, with 94.31% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and MAD:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Hamad International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is £100. A round-trip fare right now is £214. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to MAD.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to MAD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Dubai Airport is around 9 miles from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Madrid in April.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to MAD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 170 miles away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 110 miles west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
