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Flight deals from Dubai to Madrid Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £280. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Dubai to Madrid Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Madrid.£261 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Madrid on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £261, select.
Madrid.£264 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Madrid on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £264, select.
Madrid.£274 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £274, select.
Madrid.£280 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £280, select.
Madrid.£284 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £284, select.
Madrid.£285 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Madrid on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £285, select.
Madrid.£291 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.
Madrid.£291 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.
Madrid.£294 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Madrid on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £294, select.
Madrid.£301 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Madrid on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £301, select.
Madrid.£302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £302, select.
Madrid.£304 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dubai on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Madrid on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £304, select.
Madrid.£311 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Dubai on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £311, select.
Madrid.£312 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dubai on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Madrid on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £312, select.
Madrid.£313 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £313, select.
Madrid.£314 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Madrid on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £314, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in September.
Mar
from £427
Apr
from £280
May
from £274
Jun
from £291
Jul
from £321
Aug
from £338
Sep
from £261
Oct
from £264
Nov
from £285
Dec
from £294
Jan
from £346
Feb
from £304

Direct flights from Dubai to Madrid

Dubai to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

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Dubai to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£261
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time8 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week98

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Madrid is £261. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Madrid.
Emirates, Qantas and Avianca fly direct from Dubai to Madrid.
As of March 2026, there are 103 flights per week flying from Dubai to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Madrid is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Madrid Airport on Friday, 11 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know

  • Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).

  • 8 hours is the average travel time for a direct Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Emirates at 2:35pm. Choose the first DXB to MAD departure with Emirates at 7:25am if you'd rather get a move on.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Dubai to MAD.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

  • You can find a direct flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB).

  • You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Emirates. This top airline offers services from DXB.

  • Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to MAD.

  • Emirates ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 85.37% of services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Dubai to MAD with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DXB and MAD include:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • DXB is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • Of all flights leaving Dubai International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • Split up your flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Al Maktoum International Airport and MAD are:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

    • Luxembourg Airport (LUX)

  • You can get to DWC from the centre of Dubai in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Dubai to MAD flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.

About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Central Madrid is around 13 kms (8 miles) from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Right now, £100 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £261. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Snap up cheap flights from Dubai to MAD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Dubai to MAD.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • When booking your Dubai to MAD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC.

More about Madrid

  • After booking your flight from Dubai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor are essential stops on your Madrid itinerary.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the northeast, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 193 kms (120 miles) west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are the start of reasons to visit.

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