Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Paphos Airport (PFO): what you need to know
Paphos's timezone is UTC+2, making Paphos one hour ahead of Barcelona.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BCN to PFO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Paphos Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and PFO:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Krakow Airport
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BCN arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Barcelona Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Paphos Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Paphos Airport (PFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona Airport to Paphos Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PFO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Paphos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Elephant Rent A Car, Get Your Car or Aercar and explore beyond Paphos's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Paphos Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Paphos Airport (PFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Paphos Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Paphos in February.
When booking your flight from Barcelona Airport to Paphos Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Paphos, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to PFO in February. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia is just one of the many places in Cyprus waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Paphos. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Medieval Venetian Walls, St John's Cathedral and Byzantine Museum.
Limassol is another sought-after destination in Cyprus and is around 56 kilometres east of Paphos. No journey is complete without visiting Limassol Marina, Adventure Park and Molos Seaside Park.