Flying from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona five hours ahead of Asheville.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your AVL to BCN flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Asheville Regional Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between AVL and BCN include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
£215 is currently the best price for a one-way Asheville Regional Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start from £461. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AVL to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AVL to BCN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
The address for AVL is 61 Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Asheville Regional Airport, 75.73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Asheville Regional Airport is about 16 miles from central Asheville. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AVL? If you've booked an early flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're getting in on a late Asheville Regional Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Follow your own route with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 11 miles from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
Lock in your flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AVL to BCN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 160 miles away to the west, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 250 miles west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
