Dubai to Madrid (DXB–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,511 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 14 | 388, 77W | 8h10-8h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 388, 77W | 8h34-8h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→MAD | AUH→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 29 |
| Flight time | 8h 10m | 8h |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · MAD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 3:00 PM in Madrid.
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.
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.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
DXB–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to MAD
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Emirates. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to MAD ranges from 8 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,511 miles (5,650 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).