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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:22
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 00:12.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dublin to Madrid takes 2h 37m, covering 2,337 km.

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.

Return flights from Dublin to Madrid range from €122 to €249, with an average of €176 over the past 12 months. Anything below €122 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 50% above the route average of €176. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €99 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with €180 for direct.

Aer Lingus is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dublin to Madrid flights are:

• Aer Lingus: 92% on time
• Iberia Express: 85% on time
• Ryanair: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €17–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Madrid flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dublin to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €63, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Flights from Dublin to Madrid usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning 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.

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 Dublin to Madrid route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Bristol (BRS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Dublin to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €149 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €196, a difference of €47. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Dublin and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus
• Iberia

Flying via Bristol (BRS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 31m, compared to 6h 02m via London Stansted (STN) and 6h 18m via Manchester (MAN).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Dublin (Central European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza de Santa Ana, Plaza de Isabel II, and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Madrid flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Four possible options are taxi, Express bus, Metro, or train. A taxi, which can be pre-booked, will take you from the airport to the city centre in about 20min for around €30. The Airport Express Bus stops at three central stations and a one-way ticket costs roughly €10. Journey times depend on traffic, but usually take about 50min and run 24/7. The Metro runs between 06:00-01:30 and takes around 22min to reach central Madrid. A one-way ticket costs around €6. You can also catch a train, which stops at five central stations, on line C1. Single tickets cost about €5.50 and a trip to central Madrid takes around 27min.

The airport offers a 24h guest room service situated in the public area of Terminal 4. Rooms can be booked by the hour or for a full day/night. Outside of the hotel, the five closest hotels are Hostal Viky, TRYP Madrid Alameda Hotel, täCH Madrid Airport, ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas, and Hostal Aeropuerto, all of which are located within 2 km of the airport.

The airport offers a free assistance service for all passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). On arrival, you will find designated PRM meeting points throughout the airport and carparks. Simply notify staff that you have arrived, and they will ensure that you make it on or off your flight. The service must be booked 48h in advance.