Emirates

EK 144

15/03/2026

Diverted

MAD

DXB

Madrid

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

7h 35min

5649 km

Dubai

Dubai Airport

TERM.4GATES36
TERM.4

Preliminary check

This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.

600per passenger

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Flight EK 144 on 15/03/2026 from Madrid was bound for Dubai, but landed at Madrid.

A diversion is assessed on how late you actually reached your final destination: beyond 3 hours, compensation may be due.

Scheduled times

Departure · MAD

21:45

15/03 · GMT+1

20:45 UTC · 15/03

Arrival · DXB

08:20

16/03 · GMT+4

04:20 UTC · 16/03

Actual times

Departure

21:44

15/03 · GMT+1

20:44 UTC · 15/03

Arrival

11:43

16/03 · GMT+4

07:43 UTC · 16/03

Runway takeoff 21:57Runway landing 11:36
+23 min arrivalActual duration 10h 59min

Diversion

Original destination

DXB

Dubai

Landed at

MAD

Madrid

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

5649 km from DXB

Reliability of the MAD → DXB route

227 flights analysed over 2025-04 → 2026-03

18′

Average delay

7.5%

EC 261 cases

6.6%

Cancelled

229′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Pomeriggio (12-17)
57.9% · 24
Sera (18-23)
78.8% · 13

Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.

Airlines on this route

AirlineFlightsOn timeAvg delay
Emirates22763%18

EK 144 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 31 recorded days

Average delay: 14On time: 25/31Critical cases: 10
2026-02-282026-03-30

Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.

Event timeline

  1. UTC 15/03 20:50Airline

    Schedule update

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 21:47 21:44
  2. UTC 15/03 20:50Other

    Flight departed

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 21:45 21:47

Your rights on this route

Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance

600per passenger · 5649 km route
Up to 1,500 km250
1,500 to 3,500 km400
Over 3,500 km600

This is the amount the regulation sets for this distance band. It is not a promise of outcome: it is owed only if the conditions are met (at least 3 hours' arrival delay, cancellation, denied boarding) and the airline cannot prove extraordinary circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

When is compensation due?
When the flight reaches its destination at least 3 hours late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you are denied boarding due to overbooking. On this route the amount is €600 per passenger.
What counts as extraordinary circumstances?
Events outside the airline's control: prohibitive weather, air traffic control strikes, medical or security emergencies. An ordinary technical fault or a strike by the airline's own staff usually does not qualify.
How long do I have to claim?
In Italy the limitation period is 2 years from the flight date. In other European countries it can run to 5 or 6 years, depending on the law applicable to the carrier.
Does it apply if my ticket was cheap?
Yes. Compensation under Reg. EC 261/2004 depends only on route distance and the disruption suffered, never on the ticket price. On this route it is €600 regardless of the fare.
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