Flying from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LTN to BCN start at 06:15 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 18:05 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 23 weekly London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LTN to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair offers direct flights from London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With 73.08% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating LTN to BCN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LTN and BCN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, 20 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 40 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LTN to BCN, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from LTN to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
Of the departures from London Luton Airport, 72.75% touch down on time at their destination.
Central London to London Luton Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LTN:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon 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 set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from London Luton Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LTN to BCN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Logroño is another standout destination 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.