Travelling from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona five hours ahead of Cincinnati.
To ensure you catch your CVG to BCN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CVG and BCN include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, 204 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 442 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CVG to BCN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
77.0% of flights that take off from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport from central Cincinnati, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're getting in on a late Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CVG to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 parts of Spain you should also see. About 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 looking to explore 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 highlights.