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Delhi to Spain: Flight route

Content updated 1 Nov 2026 Facts last checked 1 Nov 2026
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The short answer

There are no direct flights from Delhi to Spain. The fastest one-stop options to Madrid take about 11-12 hours: Lufthansa via Munich (about 11h10), Emirates via Dubai (11h45), Air France via Paris (11h50) and Qatar Airways via Doha (about 12 hours). Air India has said it is in advanced conversations about restarting a Delhi-Madrid nonstop, but no date is set. Spain is 4.5 hours behind India in winter and 3.5 hours behind in summer.

At a glance

Departure airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Nonstop flights
No[1]
Typical best one-stop time
11 h 10 min[1]
Time difference
4 h 30 min behind India[1]
Arrival airports
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (Terminal 3) (DEL)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid (MAD)[2]

Airlines on this route

AirlineRoute
Lufthansa One stop, via Munich or Frankfurt (fastest about 11h10 via Munich)[1] · checked 1 Nov 2026
Emirates One stop, via Dubai (about 11h45 total)[1] · checked 1 Nov 2026
Air France One stop, via Paris CDG (about 11h50 total)[1] · checked 1 Nov 2026
Qatar Airways One stop, via Doha (about 12 hours total)[1] · checked 1 Nov 2026

We do not show fares, because we have no live prices. Ask the airline, or ask us: we book the flights together with the trip.

Layovers

  • Munich (MUC)
  • Dubai (DXB)
  • Paris (CDG)
  • Doha (DOH)

All Delhi-Spain journeys change planes once. The Gulf hubs (Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi) allow a straightforward airside transit for most Indian passport holders. At some European hubs (for example Frankfurt, Munich or Paris) Indian passport holders can need an airport transit visa even without entering the country - confirm the rule for your exact routing with the airline before booking.

When to book

Air India last flew Delhi-Madrid nonstop in 2022 and has said a restart is in advanced conversations, with no announced date. Until then, book the whole journey on one ticket so the airline protects the connection and checks bags through.

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For parents and seniors

Total journey time is about 11-12 hours plus the layover, so plan a full travel day. Ask the airline for wheelchair or buggy assistance when booking - the hubs are large and gates can be far apart. A mid-length layover of about two hours is easier than a sprint or a very long wait, and Delhi's Terminal 3 has lounges and wheelchairs available on request.

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Quick questions

Are there direct flights from Delhi to Spain?

No, not at present. FlightConnections (June 2026) lists no nonstop Delhi-Madrid or Delhi-Barcelona service. Air India flew Delhi-Madrid until 2022 and has said a nonstop restart is in advanced conversations, but no date has been announced.

What is the fastest way to fly from Delhi to Madrid?

The fastest one-stop options total about 11-12 hours including the layover: Lufthansa via Munich is quickest at about 11h10, then Emirates via Dubai (11h45), Air France via Paris (11h50) and Qatar Airways via Doha (about 12 hours). Exact timings depend on the connection you pick.

What is the time difference between Delhi and Spain?

Spain is 4.5 hours behind India in winter (late October to late March) and 3.5 hours behind in summer. Flying west, the jet lag is mild: most children adjust within a day or two if you keep them in daylight on arrival.

Which airports and terminals will we use?

All international flights leave from Delhi's Terminal 3. In Madrid you land at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, about 12 km from the centre; metro line 8, trains, buses and taxis connect to the city. Barcelona-El Prat is the main alternative airport for Catalonia.

Do we need a transit visa for the layover?

Usually not at Gulf hubs - Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi allow a straightforward airside transit for most Indian passport holders. At some European hubs such as Frankfurt, Munich or Paris, Indian passport holders can need an airport transit visa even without entering the country. Confirm the rule for your exact routing with the airline before booking.

Sources

  1. FlightConnections: New Delhi (DEL) to Madrid (MAD) routes and stopover options · checked 1 Nov 2026
  2. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL): International Departures at Delhi Airport: All international flights operate from Terminal 3 (T3) · checked 24 Oct 2026
  3. FlightConnections: Mumbai (BOM) to Madrid (MAD) routes and stopover options · checked 1 Nov 2026
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