Flying from Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Girona and Barcelona are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRO to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between GRO and BCN:
Eindhoven Airport
Pisa International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
£51 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at £110. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GRO to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Handy information about Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
83.64% of flights departing from Girona-Costa Brava Airport reach their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from GRO.
To get to Girona-Costa Brava Airport from central Girona, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRO:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and discover more of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
Book your flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like 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). Search for cheap tickets from GRO to BCN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barcelona. Around 160 miles away to the west, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 250 miles west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.