Emirates

EK 144

23/08/2026

Arrived

MAD

DXB

Madrid

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

7h 45min

5649 km

Dubai

Dubai Airport

TERM.4SGATES37
TERM.3

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 23/08/2026 from Madrid to Dubai arrived 13h 25min late.

With an arrival delay of 3 hours or more, Reg. EC 261/2004 provides compensation unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.

Scheduled times

Departure · MAD

22:10

23/08 · GMT+2

20:10 UTC · 23/08

Arrival · DXB

07:55

24/08 · GMT+4

03:55 UTC · 24/08

Actual times

Departure

11:59

24/08 · GMT+2

09:59 UTC · 24/08

Arrival

21:20

24/08 · GMT+4

17:20 UTC · 24/08

Runway takeoff 12:13
+805 min arrival+829 min departureActual duration 7h 21min

Operator & Codeshare

EK

Emirates

Operating carrier

Also sold as:

  • AVAV 6256Avianca
  • QFQF 8144Qantas

EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.

Reliability of the MAD → DXB route

491 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08

17′

Average delay

3.7%

EC 261 cases

3.1%

Cancelled

805′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Pomeriggio (12-17)
56.1% · 23
Sera (18-23)
82.2% · 13

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

Airlines on this route

AirlineFlightsOn timeAvg delay
Emirates49067%17

EK 144 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 26 recorded days

Average delay: 44On time: 17/26Critical cases: 1
2026-08-092026-09-04

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

Event timeline

  1. UTC 24/08 16:50Airline

    Schedule update

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 11:58 11:59
  2. UTC 24/08 10:03Other

    Flight departed

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 12:00 11:58
    • Status changed from Scheduled to Active

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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