Travelling from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Dubai has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) flying out of Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Book a direct Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is three hours behind Dubai.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 7:25am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from DXB to MAD is with Emirates at 2:35pm.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Dubai to MAD. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can find a direct flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) out of Dubai Airport (DXB).
Emirates is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport jetting out of DXB.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DXB and MAD is Emirates.
With a dependable 94.31% of services arriving on schedule, Emirates is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Dubai to MAD with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DXB and MAD include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here's where you can connect between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and MAD:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to MAD flight:
56.64% of flights taking off from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel close to MAD if you have a late flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is $162. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $408. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Dubai to MAD by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Save on your flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Visit Madrid in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Dubai to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:
Museo del Prado and Plaza Mayor are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Madrid travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.
