Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Essaouira Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Barcelona and Essaouira are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from BCN to ESU start from 08:00 — the earliest with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 18:50 with Vueling. In total, there are three weekly Barcelona Airport to Essaouira Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BCN to ESU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Vueling offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Essaouira Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Essaouira — and maybe even more of Morocco if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates BCN to ESU flights. An exceptional 94.12% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Essaouira Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BCN and ESU include:
Madrid Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BCN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To reach Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Essaouira Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
Consider booking a hotel near ESU if you're taking a late Barcelona Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Essaouira Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Aircar, Budget or FoxCar and see more of Essaouira and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Essaouira Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to central Essaouira
Essaouira Airport to the centre of Essaouira has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Essaouira Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Essaouira. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Essaouira Airport for August if you'd like to go to Essaouira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to ESU in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Essaouira has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Morocco just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, a trip to Casablanca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
If you want to check out another side of Morocco, head for Rabat, roughly 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V are highlights.