DXB → BCNDubai to Barcelona

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Direct flights from Dubai (DXB) to Barcelona (BCN): 20 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 83% of the last 6 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 6 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 5,176 km, an estimated 7 hours 8 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Dubai and Barcelona. Updated 14 September 2026 at 05:36 UTC.

DXB Dubai smooth · +5
BCN Barcelona smooth · +0
5,176 km · ~7h 08m est.
dep bank 03:15–14:0520x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 20x weekly · nonstop
83% on time

of the last 6 operated DXB → BCN flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −1 min. 0 of 6 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−1 minacross the last 6 operated legs
Flight time~7h 08mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures20x3 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
AviancaEmiratesIcelandair

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
AviancaAV

Flights AV6255 08:35 daily

EmiratesEK80% on time

Flights EK255 03:15 daily · EK185 varies daily · EK187 14:05 daily

IcelandairFI

Flights FI6007 08:35 Tu Fr Su · FI6009 13:35 Mo We Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-14EK185dep +41 → arr−12
09-14EK255dep +23 → arr+14
09-13AV6255arrived−1
09-13EK185arrived+18
09-13EK187arrived−3
09-13EK255arrived−1

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
DXBDubai +5 min smooth ⛅ clear · S 9 kt Full DXB delay board →
BCNBarcelona +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · NNW 10 kt Full BCN delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at DXB: 46% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +12 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Dubai to Barcelona route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DXB to BCN flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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DXB to BCN questions

Is DXB–BCN running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at DXB is the weaker end, route health score 72/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on DXB–BCN?

Operators schedule morning departures around 03:15 from DXB. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BCN delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from DXB to BCN?

Great-circle distance is 5,176 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 395–474 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does DXB–BCN fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 34 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.