DUB to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,452 km (903 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to DUB).
How far is it from Dublin to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 1,452 km (903 mi, 784 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DUB to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly south of DUB.
How is the DUB to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written DUB-MAD in IATA codes and EIDW-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dublin Airport is DUB (EIDW), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| DUB | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dublin Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | EIDW | LEMD |
| Country | Ireland | Spain |
| Elevation | 242 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #62 | #24 |
EIDW starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LEMD starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAD sits 1,756 ft (535 m) higher than DUB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUB to MAD
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI | Aer Lingus | EIN | Shamrock | Active |
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dublin from Madrid?
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 1,452 km (903 mi, 784 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUB to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between DUB and MAD takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from DUB?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly south of Dublin Airport (DUB).
Which airlines fly DUB to MAD?
2 airlines appear on the DUB-MAD route in the open dataset, including Aer Lingus, Ryanair.
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