Flying from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is seven hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your HOU to BCN flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Barcelona Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between HOU and BCN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU's address is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Houston Hobby Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Houston to Houston Hobby Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Barcelona Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Houston Hobby Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Barcelona Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Barcelona in March.
Lock in your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HOU to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among the biggest draws.