Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Leon Airport (LEN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport.
Flights from BCN to LEN start at 09:15 — the earliest with Iberia. The latest departure is at 18:30 with Iberia. Overall, you can choose from 17 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your BCN to LEN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Leon (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with Iberia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Iberia.
Iberia is a leader in on-time performance for BCN to LEN flights, with 85.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and LEN:
Ibiza Airport
Menorca Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Leon Airport (LEN)
66 € is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport flight. Return flights start from 120 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to LEN.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to LEN.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Leon Airport (LEN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LEN if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Leon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, Alamo or National and experience the lesser-explored corners of Leon and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Leon Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Leon Airport (LEN) to central Leon
Leon Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Leon. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Leon Airport (LEN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Leon. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leon Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Leon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to LEN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Leon, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 402 kilometres east to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres south of Leon, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
