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Flights from Dubai to Barcelona

Nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Barcelona (BCN) take about 6h 58m (5,176 km). Emirates flies it. Lowest fare seen: $610 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Dubai to Barcelona

Carriers on DXB–BCN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Emiratesnonstop fare seen

Dubai to Barcelona fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $609 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $175. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$60926 Oct 2026 · Emirates	$227 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$64819 Nov 2026 · Emirates	$192 · 1 stop27 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$6941 Dec 2026 · Emirates	$185 · 1 stop18 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$65316 Jan 2027 · Emirates	$198 · 1 stop16 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$64925 Feb 2027 · Emirates	$175 · 1 stop9 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$69218 Mar 2027 · Emirates	$197 · 1 stop26 Mar 2027
May 2027	$7368 May 2027 · Emirates	$260 · 1 stop8 May 2027
Jun 2027	$6982 Jun 2027 · Emirates	$263 · 1 stop2 Jun 2027
Sept 2027	$70229 Sept 2027 · Emirates	$311 · 1 stop29 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $192 for November 2026, $175 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 9 of 9 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dubai to Barcelona, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Dubai to Barcelona flights

How long is the flight from Dubai to Barcelona?

A nonstop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 6h 58m, covering 5,176 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Dubai from Barcelona by air?

The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 5,176 km (3,216 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Dubai to Barcelona?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DXB–BCN route include Emirates. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Dubai to Barcelona cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DXB–BCN was $610 USD with Emirates (nonstop), departing 25 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Barcelona?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $175 one-way, against $311 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Dubai to Barcelona?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $183 with one stop against $610 nonstop, a saving of $427. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to Spain?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Spain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Barcelona?

Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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