Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cairo.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 23:25.
Your CAI to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EgyptAir is your ticket to exploring Barcelona (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
Vueling stands out as the most punctual carrier for CAI to BCN flights, with 88.46% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and BCN:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, ر.ق. 336 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 685. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CAI to BCN, book your trip seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CAI to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights taking off from Cairo International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CAI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.