Cheap Flights to Barcelona Airport (BCN)

Travellers and cabin class

Compare Barcelona Airport flights across hundreds of providers

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly

Book the best fare with no fees

Flight deals to Barcelona

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Barcelona? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Barcelona

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Barcelona.

Airports near Barcelona

Compare routes to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Barcelona is 2 hours and 37 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Dublin.
Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Aer Lingus, American Airlines, and LATAM Airlines all fly direct to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly to Barcelona is usually November.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Barcelona is 39 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Barcelona Airport is Thursday, 6 November 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Flying to Barcelona

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found39 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week59

Discover Barcelona

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 18 €. A return plane ticket to BCN is currently 39 €.

  • Set a Price Alert for tickets to BCN and skip the constant refreshing. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares go down.

  • 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 plane 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

Getting to central Barcelona from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • Central Barcelona is about 18 kilometres 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 2 kilometres 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 3 kilometres 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 0.32 kilometres 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.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.