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Among airlines operating Madrid to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Emirates operates flights between Madrid and Dubai.

Flights from Madrid to Dubai usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Dubai:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $402 round-trip via Ankara Esenboga (ESB), compared to $851 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$36 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Madrid to Dubai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $638 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $821, a difference of $183. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Dubai route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Dubai flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Palm Jumeirah. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 2:35 pm and lands at 9:44 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 5:19 am.

The flight takes about 7h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $733. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Dubai takes 7h 09m, covering 3,508 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Madrid to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $396, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating Madrid to Dubai flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 10m, compared with 10h 39m via Istanbul (IST) and 10h 39m via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV).

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid (Gulf Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Dubai range from $494 to $853, with an average of $733 over the past 12 months. Anything below $494 counts as a good deal.