Award flights from Dubai (DXB) to Madrid (MAD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for DXB→MAD. Lowest economy: 17,500 miles + $115.72 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business: 59,000 miles + $442.48 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest first: 123,200 points + $412.88 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
DXB to MAD at a glance
- From
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- To
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business and first, via Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Madrid (MAD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 17,500 pts + $115.72 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 25,700 pts + $106.43 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), IBERIA (IB), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | 2 | 287 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 252,400 pts | Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA) +10 more | 1 | 322 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 53,000 pts + $115.72 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 154 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 66,100 pts + $106.43 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 254 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: GOL Smiles.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 59,000 pts + $442.48 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 304 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,400 pts + $412.88 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), IBERIA (IB), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 2 | 295 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 208,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL) +4 more | 1 | 258 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 123,200 pts + $412.88 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 51 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 820,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Emirates Skywards.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 17,500 pts + $115.72 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Emirates Skywards | 53,000 pts + $115.72 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,400 pts + $412.88 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 123,200 pts + $412.88 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | GOL Smiles | 820,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 252,400 miles via GOL Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 46 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 53,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 154 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 59,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 304 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 123,200 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 51 dates.
Best months to fly DXB to MAD on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,500 · Skywards (16 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (7 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (10 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (5 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (25 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (27 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (10 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (29 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (8 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (24 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (4 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (28 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (20 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (24 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (5 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (5 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (18 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (21 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (29 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (21 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (25 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (5 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (19 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (13 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (6 dates) | 59,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (3 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Skywards (9 dates) | — | 73,400 · Qantas (5 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Dubai to Madrid award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 17,500 miles + $115.72 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:32 UTC). In business, 59,000 miles + $442.48 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business award space on 304 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DXB→MAD?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Emirates Skywards (economy 326 dates, premium economy 154 dates, business 304 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 322 dates, business 258 dates, first 7 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 287 dates, premium economy 254 dates, business 295 dates, first 51 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DXB to MAD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business and first, bookable via Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 252,400 miles with GOL Smiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Emirates Skywards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DXB→MAD award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 17,500 miles with Skywards (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 59,000 miles with Skywards (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.