Dubai to Barcelona (DXB–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,217 mi airlines charter/private 38/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 44m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV6255cs
AV avianca
77L
3:10 AM
+04 T3
8:35 AM
CEST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8255cs
QF Qant
77L
3:15 AM
+04 T3
8:35 AM
CEST
7h 20m
10%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK255+2
EK Emirates
77L
3:15 AM
+04 T3
8:35 AM
CEST
7h 20m
15%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI6009cs
FI Icelandair
388
8:00 AM
+04 T3
1:35 PM
CEST
7h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK185+2
EK Emirates
388
8:25 AM
+04 T3
1:35 PM
CEST
7h 10m
15%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK187
EK Emirates
77W
2:05 PM
+04 T3
7:25 PM
CEST
7h 20m
15%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK256+1
EK Emirates
77L
3:40 PM
CEST T1
12:50 AM+1
+04
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6254cs
AV avianca
77L
3:40 PM
CEST T1
12:55 AM+1
+04
7h 15m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK186
EK Emirates
388
4:12 PM
CEST T1
12:57 AM+1
+04
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI6006cs
FI Icelandair
77W
9:25 PM
CEST T1 Red-eye
6:40 AM+1
+04
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK188+1
EK Emirates
77W
9:25 PM
CEST T1 Red-eye
6:35 AM+1
+04
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAI Cairo 8h 50m EKMKMS MSNENP Cairo (CAI) to Barcelona flights
FCO Rome 8h 52m EKFI ARAVAZ Rome (FCO) to Barcelona flights
TLV Tel Aviv 9h 3m EKFZ BZIBIZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Barcelona flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 9h 15m EKFIGA FRIBLA Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Barcelona flights
IST Istanbul 9h 18m 4OBIEK 6EAVHY Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 9h 20m EK FRIBLL Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Barcelona flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 23m A3EK A3IBLL Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Barcelona flights
NAP Napoli 9h 25m EKFZ FRIBLA Napoli (NAP) to Barcelona flights
TIA Rinas 9h 28m EKFZ LLW4 Rinas (TIA) to Barcelona flights
ZRH Zurich 9h 50m EKQF ACIBLA Zurich (ZRH) to Barcelona flights
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Dubai to Barcelona
1 carrier, 38 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,217 mi 7h 20m nonstop -2h behind

DXB–BCN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 3,217 miles in approximately 7h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–BCN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates Also: AV, FI, QF 21 388, 77L, 77W 7h10-7h20 AV, FI, QF
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – EK, FI
77L Boeing 777-200LR – AV, EK, QF
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to BCN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to BCN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
7,434
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Barcelona from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Metric DXB→BCN AUH→BCN
Distance from DXB 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 38 48
Flight time 7h 20m 7h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Barcelona is 2 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · BCN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 4:00 PM in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
3,217 mi / 5,176 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system launches.

EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU. Declare cash amounts of EUR 10,000 or more.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Getting from BCN

Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.

Barcelona Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.

Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.

DXB–BCN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Barcelona route.
Route details
Distance3,217 mi / 5,176 km
Flight time7h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights38 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to BCN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport take about 7h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 3,217 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to BCN: Emirates.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Ben Gurion.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BCN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Barcelona is 2 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from BCN to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to BCN

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to BCN is about 7 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,217 miles (5,176 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Ben Gurion. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).