Flying from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) leaving from here.
7 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Montreal.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 6:15pm. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from YUL to BCN is with Air Transat at 11:45pm.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Montreal to BCN. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Take the express route from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Nonstop flights from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are available from here.
Air Canada is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport jetting out of YUL.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Air Canada between YUL and BCN.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route.
YUL is around 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from the centre of Montreal in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 23 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to BCN flight:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Central Barcelona is roughly 13 kilometres from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,038 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,874. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Montreal to BCN by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Plan your visit to Barcelona in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Montreal to BCN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Barcelona when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Sagrada Familia followed by Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain and is around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. No trip is complete without seeing Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.