Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Madrid is one hour ahead of Dublin and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 52 weekly Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Madrid (and then other destinations in Spain) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aer Lingus.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that offers DUB to MAD flights. An impressive 85.11% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DUB and MAD:
London Gatwick Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, 28 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 58 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DUB to MAD, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of the departures from Dublin Airport, 72.87% land on time at their destination.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DUB:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Go where the road takes you with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and find adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Madrid in April.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.