Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Copenhagen and Barcelona share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can take your pick of 33 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CPH to BCN flight.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport to pick from. When planning your Barcelona journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of Spain:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Norwegian Air Sweden.
With an impressive 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating CPH to BCN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between CPH and BCN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is 21 €. A return plane ticket right now is 53 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPH to BCN.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CPH to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart CPH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CPH:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Follow your own route with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Barcelona in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CPH 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
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.