Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Take your pick of 117 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Transavia is the earliest flight you can take. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Leave enough time to make your AMS to BCN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, so getting to Barcelona (and then seeing more parts of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Transavia.
Transavia is the most punctual carrier that operates AMS to BCN flights. An impressive 83.33% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between AMS and BCN include:
Geneve Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is 61 €. A round-trip fare is currently 98 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from AMS to BCN by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from AMS to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the departures from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.