Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Berlin and Barcelona are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from BER to BCN start at 06:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with Vueling. In total, you can take your pick of 97 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your BER to BCN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. When you're ready to start your Barcelona adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Spain:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that offers BER to BCN flights. A reliable 83.45% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BER and BCN:
Stuttgart Airport
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
21 € is the lowest price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at 50 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from BER to BCN by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of the flights that depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 74.2% land on time at their destination.
Central Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BER. Whether you have an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Barcelona in January.
Book your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BER to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.