Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dubai: what you need to know
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Operating on the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid.
The busiest route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dubai Airport (DXB). Take your pick of 39 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAD to DXB is the 14:25 Emirates service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 22:05 with Emirates.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from MAD to Dubai.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai. Start your trip at MAD and arrive at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Book your seat with Emirates. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from MAD to Dubai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you hold a passport from Spain and plan to travel to United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai.
MAD is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 37 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai is C$242. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$480. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MAD to Dubai, book your trip 3 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
It'll take around 49 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is about 56 kilometres from central Dubai. Following your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near DWC. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from MAD to Dubai at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai. July is the busiest month for a trip to Dubai. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Before booking a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Dubai, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from MAD to Dubai sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are attractions you won't want to skip in Dubai.
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