How to find cheap flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
ر.ق. 1,083 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BCN, the lowest fare is ر.ق. 602.
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It's generally recommended to book around one month before your planned departure. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to Barcelona. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
If you're not in a rush to get to Barcelona, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Barcelona-El Prat Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Barcelona
June is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Barcelona.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to BCN that suits your plans and budget.
Travel to Barcelona in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BCN, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Barcelona then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Check the weather before travelling. August brings the warmest days in Barcelona, with averages of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Ranging from 5ºC to 14ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.
With three days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Barcelona.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during September, which gets around seven days of wet weather.
Travelling to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Barcelona in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to travel with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your BCN plane ticket with Shenzhen Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
BCN is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to BCN? These hotels near Barcelona-El Prat Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Pick up a car hire in BCN with trusted companies such as Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to discover Barcelona and beyond.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This number shows how often flights from BCN reach their destination as scheduled.
Getting to central Barcelona from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The distance from BCN to central Barcelona is about 18 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to BCN, driving to the centre will take around 25 minutes.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Barcelona has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:
Barcelona highlights
Hop off your flight to Barcelona and head directly for these must-visit attractions:
Sagrada Familia: Located in Eixample around 2 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to kick off your sightseeing.
Turó Park & Gardens: Find a spot to sit and relax here while exploring Barcelona. This park is roughly 3 kilometres west of the centre in Sant Gervasi – Galvany.
Placa de la Sagrada Familia: Need another great reason to visit Barcelona? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 2 kilometres north of the city centre in Eixample.
How to get to Cunit from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Cunit is about 40 kilometres from BCN. Journey times by cab or ride-share will vary based on the time of day and traffic, so plan ahead before you travel.
Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Castellet
Castellet is another city that's easy to get to from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. It's around 40 kilometres away.
Explore more of Spain
Up for more adventures? Zaragoza will add something special to your trip to Spain. It's around 241 kilometres west of Barcelona and features Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Another city in Spain that could easily become a favourite is Ibiza. From Barcelona, it's roughly 274 kilometres south and offers highlights like Platja d'en Bossa and Blue Ocean Ibiza. Make time for Playa de Ses Salines too. Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is the main airport serving the city.
Or head for Santa Eulària des Riu, roughly 257 kilometres south of Barcelona. Recreativo Park, Passeig de s'Alamera and Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands are among the many reasons to go.
