Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona six hours ahead of Orlando.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MCO to BCN flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Orlando International Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MCO and BCN include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is 165 €. A return plane ticket right now is 347 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCO to BCN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Orlando International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from MCO to BCN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Orlando International Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Of the departures from Orlando International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Orlando to Orlando International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near MCO? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Barcelona Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Orlando International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Orlando International Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCO to BCN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are the start of reasons to visit.