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Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona

Edinburgh to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Edinburgh to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found57 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Barcelona is 57 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Barcelona.
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly direct from Edinburgh to Barcelona.
As of August 2025, there are 21 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Barcelona is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona Airport on Friday, 31 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.

  • Each week, there are 16 Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 17:35 with Ryanair.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your EDI to BCN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.

  • With 74.68% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering EDI to BCN flights.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and BCN:

    • Beauvais-Tille Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • 22 € is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start from 57 €. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • Get cheap tickets from EDI to BCN by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from EDI to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona

  • Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Barcelona in January.

  • Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to BCN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • If you're eager to discover another major 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 reasons to visit.

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