How to find cheap flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is £15. A return plane ticket to BCN is currently £28.
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We recommend booking roughly seven months before you plan to depart. This is when you're likely to get the best prices for tickets to Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Barcelona by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to compare prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Look for plane tickets to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to see your options.
Best time to go to Barcelona
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Barcelona in June.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BCN.
July is the most popular month for flights to BCN. It's the perfect time to take in the full energy of Barcelona.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your cheap tickets to Barcelona then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages of between 20ºC and 31ºC, August is when Barcelona is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 5ºC to 14ºC.
Travelling to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Barcelona in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Eager to get some rest or quickly freshen up after your flight to BCN? These hotels near Barcelona-El Prat Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Getting to central Barcelona from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Central Barcelona is about 11 miles from BCN.
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to BCN.
About 35 minutes is how long it'll take to make it there on public transport.
Make the most of your time in Barcelona by choosing one of these top hotels:
Barcelona highlights
Sagrada Familia
Make Sagrada Familia one of your first stops after your flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. You'll find it in Eixample around 1 mile north of the city centre.
Park Guell
Cross off one of the biggest attractions in Barcelona by visiting Park Guell. It's in Gràcia about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
La Rambla de Canaletes
La Rambla de Canaletes will also make an impression. From the heart of the city, it's located in el Raval around 0.2 miles to the south-east.
Complete your trip with a Barcelona car hire
Explore our car rentals in Barcelona once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. All the best offers are in one place, making it quick and easy to compare prices and hit the road in your dream ride.
