Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Washington DC is five hours behind Barcelona and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BCN to DCA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and DCA:
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Currently, 256 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 396 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BCN to DCA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Reserve a hotel close to DCA if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Sixt and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
From Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington DC is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
February is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Washington DC in May.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you want to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to DCA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.