Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) departing from here.
Barcelona is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BCN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to BCN departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can arrive at SDU from central Rio De Janeiro in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rio De Janeiro to BCN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78.67%.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is ر.ق. 1,222. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,340. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to BCN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Save on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to BCN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Barcelona right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Barcelona when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Sagrada Familia followed by Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey about 241 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Spain, consider Ibiza, roughly 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are among its highlights.
