Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to BCN start at 06:45 — the earliest with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with Vueling. Overall, there are 84 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Vueling has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LGW to BCN flights, with 84.09% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LGW and BCN include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
20 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start from 36 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to BCN by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LGW.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BCN in January if you like travelling in 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, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key reasons to visit.






