Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bristol Airport (BRS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Bristol's timezone is UTC+0, making Bristol one hour behind Barcelona.
Each week, there are 14 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:40 with easyJet.
Give yourself enough time to make your BCN to BRS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Bristol (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates BCN to BRS flights, with 71.88% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and BRS:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)
15 € is currently the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport flight. A return flight starts from 30 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to BRS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to BRS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bristol Airport (BRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bristol Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Drivalia to explore Bristol and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Bristol Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
From Bristol Airport, Bristol is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bristol Airport (BRS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Bristol in January.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport for July if you want to explore Bristol during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to BRS in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bristol. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 121 kilometres north of Bristol, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.