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Cheap Flights from Dublin to Madrid (DUB-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dublin to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dublin to Madrid

Thu, 16 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Ryanair Logo
08:00 - 11:35DUB-MAD
2h 35mdirect
Ryanair Logo
12:05 - 13:40MAD-DUB
2h 35mdirect
£78Ryanair
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Fri, 31 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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06:00 - 09:35DUB-MAD
2h 35mdirect
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10:40 - 12:20MAD-DUB
2h 40mdirect
Thu, 9 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Ryanair Logo
08:00 - 11:35DUB-MAD
2h 35mdirect
Ryanair Logo
11:05 - 12:45MAD-DUB
2h 40mdirect
£82Ryanair
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Tue, 18 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
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20:00 - 09:25DUB-MAD
12h 25m1 stop
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11:05 - 12:45MAD-DUB
2h 40mdirect
Thu, 9 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Ryanair Logo
08:00 - 11:35DUB-MAD
2h 35mdirect
Ryanair Logo
11:05 - 12:45MAD-DUB
2h 40mdirect
£86Ryanair
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Thu, 2 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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06:20 - 09:55DUB-MAD
2h 35mdirect
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10:35 - 12:10MAD-DUB
2h 35mdirect
£94Aer Lingus
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Thu, 2 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Iberia Express Logo
09:15 - 12:50DUB-MAD
2h 35mdirect
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06:55 - 08:30MAD-DUB
2h 35mdirect
£100Iberia Express
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Wed, 22 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Aer Lingus Logo
06:20 - 09:55DUB-MAD
2h 35mdirect
Aer Lingus Logo
10:40 - 12:20MAD-DUB
2h 40mdirect
£105Aer Lingus
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Iberia Express Logo
09:45 - 13:20DUB-MAD
2h 35mdirect
Iberia Express Logo
07:10 - 08:45MAD-DUB
2h 35mdirect
£123Iberia Express
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Wed, 3 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
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05:55 - 12:10DUB-MAD
5h 15m1 stop
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11:00 - 16:20MAD-DUB
6h 20m1 stop
£137KLM
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Expert advice for your flight from Dublin to Madrid

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Ryanair

Stick to cabin baggage dimensions to avoid hefty fees at the gate.


Avoid priority boarding; it often means waiting longer in cramped conditions.

Read more about Ryanairby Duncan Madden
Iberia

Pre-order snacks via Gastrobar for delivery during the flight.


Use Iberia Plus for free messaging service on flights.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
Aer Lingus

Book AerSpace fare for more comfort with dedicated front-row seating.


Enjoy friendly cabin crew for a welcoming flight experience.

Airports
DUB

For Ryanair flights from Terminal 1, check in online to avoid extra fees and arrive with a printed or electronic boarding pass.

Read more about DUBby Ramsey Qubein
MAD

Use Madrid's metro line for a quick 30–40 minute ride to the city centre, with a small supplement to the standard fare.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Ryanair

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Iberia and Aer Lingus

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DUB and MAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dublin to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dublin to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Dublin to Madrid?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dublin to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dublin to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Madrid on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Dublin, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dublin to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dublin to Madrid is January, where tickets cost £77 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £201 and £195 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dublin to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dublin to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dublin to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dublin to Madrid

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£45
Best time to beat the crowds (46% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dublin to Madrid

When to book flights from Dublin to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dublin to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dublin to Madrid

  • How can I get from Madrid-Barajas airport to the city centre?

    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.

  • Are there onsite hotels at Madrid-Barajas Airport?

    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.

  • Are there special assistance facilities at Madrid-Barajas 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dublin to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dublin to Madrid was £61 for a one-way ticket and £106 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dublin to Madrid?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dublin to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dublin to Madrid?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dublin and Madrid.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dublin to Madrid?

    There are direct flights from Dublin to Madrid on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dublin to Madrid, Iberia Express or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dublin to Madrid are Iberia Express and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of £124 and an overall rating of 7.4, Iberia Express is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £194 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dublin to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dublin to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dublin to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Dublin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dublin to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Dublin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dublin to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Dublin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dublin to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Dublin to Madrid? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £59 or less one-way and £108 or less round-trip.
  • If you plan on eating or shopping before leaving Dublin Airport (DUB), be aware that the more modern Terminal 2 offers a wider range of options.
  • Economy passengers leaving Dublin Airport (DUB) can relax in either the T1 or T2 lounges before catching a flight. Entrance costs around €29 for both lounges.
  • Passengers travelling on business can make use of Madrid Barajas Airport’s (MAD) Business Centre, which offers meeting rooms. Works stations, equipped with desks and charging points, situated in quieter areas of Terminal 4 are also available.

Prefer to fly direct from Dublin to Madrid?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dublin to Madrid Barajas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dublin Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dublin to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Dublin

Monday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +2 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +2 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +2 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Iberia, +2 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Dublin to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dublin to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dublin to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Iberia ExpressOverall score based on 102 reviews
6.4Entertainment
6.3Food
7.9Crew
7.4Boarding
7.1Comfort
Airline reviews

Fine, the process or boarding was a bit slow but the flight itself was quick and smooth. Not over booked and pleasant overall

8.0 ExcellentIsora, Mar 2024ACE - MAD
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Fine, the process or boarding was a bit slow but the flight itself was quick and smooth. Not over booked and pleasant overall

More check-in counters or faster processing. I arrived early but got to the gate just in time to board the flight, I didn't even have time to use the bathroom. The plane was really dirty, encrusted dirt is everywhere and the plane smelled bad when I entered.

I couldnot board the flight since my previous flight from Lisbon to Madrid arrived too late.

The flight was on the time and everything was very smoothi

Asientos y tener espacio para maleta de mano y no tener que facturar

It was fine. Not worth the premium price. Overhead bins were so high I could barely reach and no crew offered to help me. Average food. Lounge in Dublin - 51st and green- absolutely appalling. Plagued with hordes of flies, dirty, meager food and beverages. Shameful.

Dear Aer Lingus Customer Care, I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding my recent experience on Aer Lingus flight EI53 from Dublin to Seattle on 22/08/2025. Both my wife and I were seated in 15D, 15E directly under a faulty air conditioning unit. Even though the unit was switched off, cold air continued seeping through the sides and blew directly onto us for the entire duration of the flight (over 9 hours). We reported the issue to the cabin crew, but the only attempted solution was placing a piece of food-packaging sticker over the vent. Unsurprisingly, this had no effect. When we pressed further, the crew told us: “It is hard to fix it because we don’t have an engineer on board.” As a result, my wife and I remained exposed to constant cold airflow for the whole flight, and both of us became unwell afterwards, experiencing chills, sore throat and fever at the end of the flight. This has caused significant distress, disrupted our work plans. This experience highlights both a serious maintenance issue and a lack of adequate care for passengers. We therefore request: A full investigation into the defective AC system on this aircraft. An explanation of why no effective remedy (such as reseating us) was provided. Compensation for the illness and disruption caused to both myself and my wife. We ask for a full written response within 28 days. Should this matter not be satisfactorily resolved, we are prepared to escalate the complaint to the Irish Aviation Authority and Commission for Aviation Regulation and other relevant authorities. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. Sincerely, Temuujin Tuvshingal Myagmarsuren Ganbold

We had a long delay leaving IOM. No food or drunk service as it is a short flight. Shuttled by bus from terminal to plane with packed in conditions on bus.

I was very disappointed that the online sys allowed me to get the boarding pass for the second leg of the trip, when I clearly request it for both flights!

The space between seats was reduced even further. Could not even open the tray table fully and got compressed the moment the front guy reclined. For a long haul flight it was extremely uncomfortable.

Not satisfying due to loss Luguage for 4days. Damage Luguage that had no way to fill up a report for and me as a client to spend more money and time to replace it. Thank you for soliciting my opinion, but it was unfortunately a very disappointing experience. Stephanie Zvi

The seat pitch was a little tight for me, but I survived. There was a volatile, enraged passenger a couple of rows ahead of me and the cabin crew defused and resolved the situation calmly, quickly, and successfully.

Delightful flight, ahead of time with a super crew, thanks

I wish Aer Lingus offered free wifi and had power outlets at the seats. Overall, the flight was good. Seat back entertainment had some interesting options. Food and snack options were mediocre at best. I enjoyed the canned red wine.

I had an awful experience at the ticketing agent stand. I had purchased three tickets, one of which I had the maiden name of a passenger on the ticket. They refused to help, assist, and actually delayed our process and had us miss an opportunity to purchase a ticket on the same flight. I was sent through multiple phone calls, none of which helped, and the person at the counter was the person who told me to both call Aer Lingus for help and was the person who said they could not fulfill my request that they were privy to from the beginning. My partner is still stuck in Scotland, racking up thousands of dollars in additional fees and tickets. I am very upset and two of my tickets went unused. I will never be using Aer Lingus ever again and I will continue to complain about them.

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

Boarding an international flight via several sets of stairs and shuttle busses to the tarmac even when multiple jet-bridges were empty at Madrid airport (the hub for Iberia) was not pleasant. I was fine, but a lot of elderly folks and families with kids were struggling. A bad way to start a flight. Business class seats were nice, although not cleaned well from the prior flight.

The flight was great; I don't see any area of improvement.

The crew were not very personable. The crew did not serve tea or coffee. The bathroom was not kept clean. Two out of the 5 toilets in the cabin weren't working.

Delayed first flight Geneva Madrid.. We didn’t miss our 2nd flight only because the 2nd flight Madrid Dallas was 1h delayed. However we did end up missing the 3rd leg Dallas Austin. Luggage didn’t show up in Dallas. So we re missing 2 suit cases. Customer service sent us to a hotel in Dallas. Only one room booked for 5!! Pretty bad experience overall. I won’t book a flight on Iberia in the future

Crew was excellent, great customer service, checked luggage took 1 hour and a half to come out at the baggage claim, the only negative thing about the flight.

Horrible experience airline crew was unprofessional. Flight was delayed. Suit cases did not arrive. Never flying iberia again

Iberia lost my bag, said they found it in another country, said they sent it to me, but never did. Went my whole trip without my stuff, but expecting it to show up because that’s what they said would happen. Their communication sucks, their website sucks, and to top it all off, their seats are small and uncomfortable. They’re bad at their jobs and they should feel bad about themselves. Do not even get me started on the flight home. AVOID!

The flight was delayed over 4 hours. Business class is just slightly upgraded economy.

Delayed and missed connections on leaving the states and returning Planes were old and small- very uncomfortable. Meals were good but very infrequent service for even water/drinks. No explanations for 3+ hour delay

From boarding to disembarking, the whole operation was very efficient.

A delay of almost 3 hours. It was evident that the staff wanted us to board urgently, to the point of rudeness, to avoid paying compensation

They boarded us but somehow did not manage to record us boarding, so rather than check if we were onboard they removed our bags from the aircraft. I got a call from Ryanair staff in Dublin when I landed in Madiera asking me where I was!!! When I said I was in Madiera I was told what had happened. Our bags were to be sent to Madiera the next day via Manchester, they didn’t arrive. They are now due to arrive two days before we leave. I don’t see myself using Ryanair again unless I am forced to and even then I may just refuse.

On time arrival but the aircraft had seen better days and needed a deep clean.

Flight was over an hour late. Boarding was really messy with long queues at the plane.

Cabin crew couldn’t be less interested. Cabin manager was the most arrogant and the rudest I’ve encountered in many years.

The worst flight ever. Sitting in plane for 4 hours delay and then they change crew. No water or food offered to any passengers including children in that time. Only 2 toilets out of 3 operating for flight with 200 passengers. Only enough food available for about 7 rows of seats depending where you sat you might be lucky. Cabin crew very unfriendly.

I couldn’t understand the aircraft tannoy announcements I was in seat 20C - nobody in our row could either. Speakers a bit too quiet plus messages read out too fast. Otherwise excellent flight. (Flight delayed by 50 mins)

This was the worst boarding ever. We were kept in the boarding bus for almost 40 minutes without any information or update. Very uncomfortable beings squished with another 50 people and not knowing what was happening.

I bought my flight, insurance etc early and paid over £200. But had i waited until closer the time the price was much cheaper, i appreciate that it could've been more expensive but it wasn't. A better discount for booking early would be better than your current one

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