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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:27
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 01:52.

The flight takes about 2h 42m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Madrid to Dublin.

A direct flight from Madrid to Dublin takes 2h 42m, 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 Madrid to Dublin range from €123 to €235, with an average of €170 over the past 12 months. Anything below €123 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the €170 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €124 return via Liverpool J. Lennon (LPL), compared with €171 for direct.

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

• Iberia Express: 96% on time
• Aer Lingus: 85% on time
• Ryanair: 57% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €15–€89 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 Madrid to Dublin flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €46, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Dublin route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

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

• Manchester (MAN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Madrid to Dublin. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €153 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €196, a difference of €44.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ryanair
• Iberia
• Aer Lingus

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 21m, compared to 5h 41m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 6h 41m via London Stansted (STN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and St. Stephen's Green. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Dublin 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

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

There are several dedicated phone charging points scattered around Dublin International Airport. If you need to charge your phone, you can also visit a restaurant or an airport lounge in order to get access to an outlet. Be advised that Ireland uses type G plugs, whereas Spain uses types C and F, so you will need to get an adaptor from the Duty-Free.

Iberia Express and British Airways will both take you from Madrid Barajas International Airport to Dublin International Airport non-stop. If you fly with Turkish Airlines, you can expect a layover in Istanbul International Airport (IST), while TAP Air Portugal will have a short stop at Lisbon International Airport (LIS).

Using the Dublin Bus Service is probably one of the faster ways to get from the Dublin International Airport (DUB) to the centre of Dublin. Your fare will cost around €3 for a one-way ticket and your journey should take around 16min.