Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to HKG start at 13:00 — the first with Cathay Pacific. The latest departure is at 13:00 with Cathay Pacific. In total, you can choose from three weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BCN to HKG flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Cathay Pacific offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Hong Kong — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
Cathay Pacific is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and HKG:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
At the moment, £235 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £407. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to HKG.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The street address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport to central Hong Kong has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 20 miles away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Hong Kong in April.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you want to go to Hong Kong during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to HKG in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 80 miles north-west to Guangzhou to check off its leading attractions. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in China, consider Shenzhen, about 17 miles north-west of Hong Kong. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are the start of reasons to visit.