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

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3,217 mi airlines charter/private 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK255+2
EK Emirates
77L
2:55 AM
+04 T3
8:35 AM
CEST
7h 40m
12%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6255cs
AV avianca
77L
2:55 AM
+04 T3
8:35 AM
CEST
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8255cs
QF Qant
77L
2:55 AM
+04 T3
8:35 AM
CEST
7h 40m
2%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8185cs
QF Qant
77W
7:15 AM
+04 T3
1:25 PM
CEST
8h 10m
2%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI6009cs
FI Icelandair
77W
7:15 AM
+04 T3
1:25 PM
CEST
8h 10m
10%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK185+2
EK Emirates
388
7:50 AM
+04 T3
1:25 PM
CEST
7h 35m
12%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK187+1
EK Emirates
77W
1:45 PM
+04 T3
7:25 PM
CEST
7h 40m
12%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6254cs
AV avianca
77L
3:40 PM
CEST T1
12:30 AM+1
+04
6h 50m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK256+2
EK Emirates
77L
3:40 PM
CEST T1
12:30 AM+1
+04
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK186
EK Emirates
388
4:15 PM
CEST T1
1:05 AM+1
+04
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK188+2
EK Emirates
77W
10:59 PM
CEST T1
7:54 AM+1
+04
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 9h 10m EKMKMS IBMSTP Cairo (CAI) to Barcelona flights
DOH Doha 9h 20m FZQRWB IBLAMH Doha (DOH) to Barcelona flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 20m A3EK A3IBLA Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Barcelona flights
TLV Tel Aviv 9h 25m EKFZ BZIBIZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Barcelona flights
FCO Rome 9h 30m AZEKFI ARAVAZ Rome (FCO) to Barcelona flights
IST Istanbul 9h 33m BIEKFZ 6EAVHY Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona flights
SOF Sofia 9h 40m EKFZ FBFRW6 Sofia (SOF) to Barcelona flights
GVA Geneva 9h 43m EK IBLALL Geneva (GVA) to Barcelona flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 10h 5m EKQF FRIBLL Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Barcelona flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 5m EKFIQF AVDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Barcelona flights
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Dubai to Barcelona
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,217 mi 7h 40m 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 40m. 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 7h35-7h40 AV, FI, QF
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – EK
77L Boeing 777-200LR – AV, EK, QF
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK, FI, QF
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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to BCN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
7,680
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 47 47
Flight time 7h 40m 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 40m 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 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 28 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 40m 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, Hamad and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos.
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 47 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 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,217 miles (5,176 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Hamad and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).