Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona three hours behind Dubai.
Every week, there are 21 Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, pick the 03:25 Emirates flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 08:15 with Emirates.
Your DXB to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Emirates is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport offered by this popular airline.
Emirates is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to BCN flights. An exceptional 81.5% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DXB and BCN include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Cairo Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is $184. A return ticket is currently $457. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to BCN.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DXB to BCN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BCN if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.