Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Belfast: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Belfast is one hour behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located. Belfast follows the UTC+0 timezone.
With two flights a week between the two airports, Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) is the most popular route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 06:40. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from BCN to BFS is with easyJet at 14:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your BCN to Belfast flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast ticket. Start your trip at BCN and touch down at Belfast International Airport (BFS).
Look out for offers from easyJet. This airline has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BCN to Belfast with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
BCN is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Belfast
ر.ق. 179 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 341. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book two months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BCN to Belfast.
The best month for finding cheap Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 2 hours.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Belfast International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar to explore Belfast and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from BCN to Belfast.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The centre of Belfast is about 8 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Once your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 20 minutes or so.
Following your BCN to Belfast flight, settle in at a hotel close to BHD. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and make a speedy getaway.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from BHD two weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Belfast
Visit Belfast in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Book your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from BCN to Belfast around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Belfast
Once you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Belfast, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Belfast:
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Titanic Belfast are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Belfast to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a trip to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No trip is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
