Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 40 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona five hours ahead of New York.
Every week, there are ten Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, pick the 19:05 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:35 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your EWR to BCN flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United Airlines has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering EWR to BCN flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and BCN:
Logan International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, 208 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 274 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from EWR to BCN by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EWR to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newark Liberty International Airport, data shows 73.3% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to BCN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.