Travelling from Almeria Airport (LEI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Almeria.
Take your pick of seven weekly Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 18:20.
To ensure you get on your LEI to BCN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Vueling offers direct flights from Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
With an impressive 82.93% of services arriving as planned, Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating LEI to BCN flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LEI and BCN:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almeria Airport (LEI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is 26 €. A return fare is currently 58 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LEI to BCN, book your journey eight months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Almeria Airport (LEI)
86.22% of flights departing from Almeria Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LEI.
To get to Almeria Airport from central Almeria, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LEI? If you've booked an early flight from Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead 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 around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Almeria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LEI to BCN in January if you like 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 cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.