Cheap Flights from Madrid to Dubai

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid to Dubai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Madrid to Dubai

Madrid to Dubai: Alternative routes

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

Madrid to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$509
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time7 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week55

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Dubai is $510. 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.
7 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Dubai.
Qantas, Emirates and Avianca fly direct from Madrid to Dubai.
As of March 2025, there are 55 flights per week flying from Madrid to Dubai.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Dubai is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Dubai Airport on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 5 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 Dubai 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 Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

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

  • A direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport takes on average 7 hours 9 minutes. The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is 3 hours ahead of Madrid.

  • Flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport start at 07:25 — the earliest with Emirates. The last departure is the 22:05 option with Emirates. In total, you can take your pick of 39 weekly services from MAD to DXB.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Emirates is your gateway to discovering Dubai (and perhaps some other great corners of United Arab Emirates!). Browse the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this airline.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAD and DXB are:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

  • Before organising your cheap ticket from MAD to DXB, check whether you need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.

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

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport is $224. The cheapest price for a return flight is $509. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book 3 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MAD to DXB.

  • November is the cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MAD to DXB. There's no need to search every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Travelling from central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport takes around 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)

Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai

  • Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.

  • It'll take around 49 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Dubai. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MAD to DXB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Dubai

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from MAD to DXB:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are attractions you won't want to skip in Dubai.

  • Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is another international airport for travelling to and from Dubai. It may even be a cheaper or more convenient option depending on your travel plans, so it's worth exploring further.

Complete your Dubai trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've booked a cheap ticket to Dubai Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Dubai.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.