Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to East Midlands Airport (EMA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Nottingham's timezone is UTC+0, making Nottingham one hour behind Barcelona.
Each week, there are eight Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, go for the 06:15 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:00 with Ryanair.
Your BCN to EMA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Nottingham — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and EMA:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Menorca Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
£22 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport flight. A return flight starts at £47. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to EMA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BCN to EMA.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 11 miles from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at East Midlands Airport (EMA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EMA instead:
Grab an East Midlands Airport rental car and explore Nottingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Green Motion and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from East Midlands Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to central Nottingham
East Midlands Airport to central Nottingham has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Nottingham in January.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nottingham, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to EMA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Nottingham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 110 miles south-east of Nottingham, a trip to London will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 45 miles south-west of Nottingham, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
