Barcelona to Dubai (BCN–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BCN–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 3,217 miles in approximately 6h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: AV | 21 | 77L, 77W | 6h39-7h15 | – | – | AV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 8:00 PM in Dubai.
Spanish passport holders receive a free entry permit stamped on arrival in the UAE, allowing stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
BCN–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to DXB
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BCN to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to DXB ranges from 6 hours 39 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,217 miles (5,176 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BTS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.