Flying from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona two hours behind Dalaman.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DLM to BCN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dalaman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DLM and BCN include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is 77 €. A return fare right now is 175 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DLM to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DLM to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dalaman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Dalaman Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DLM make it to their destination as scheduled 81.03% of the time.
To get to Dalaman Airport from central Dalaman, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near DLM? If you've booked an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dalaman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Dalaman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DLM to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.