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.
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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)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BCN if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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.