Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Southend Airport (SEN): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Barcelona.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to SEN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London Southend Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and SEN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)
22 € is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London Southend Airport flight. A return flight starts from 39 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BCN to SEN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London Southend Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BCN to SEN.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London Southend Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London Southend Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at London Southend Airport (SEN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London Southend Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SEN instead:
Pick up a London Southend Airport rental car and explore parts of London that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Enterprise.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from London Southend Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from London Southend Airport (SEN) to central London
From London Southend Airport, London is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Southend Airport (SEN)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London Southend Airport is January, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to London based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London Southend Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to SEN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.