Flying from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Seoul. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 45 minutes.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours behind Seoul.
The most popular route is from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). There are 9 direct services every week. T'Way Air operates a 11:05am departure between ICN and BCN.
Your flight from Seoul to BCN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can hop on a direct flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) leaving from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
When jetting out of ICN, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with Asiana Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between ICN and BCN is Asiana Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, Asiana Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Seoul to BCN leaving from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul, ICN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Seoul Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from Seoul Incheon International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Break up your flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with a stop at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). A major stopover between Seoul Gimpo International Airport and BCN, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to GMP from central Seoul in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Seoul to BCN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Seoul Gimpo International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that leave Seoul Gimpo International Airport get to their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Have a late flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near BCN and fast-forward to bedtime:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
The centre of Barcelona is around 13 kilometres from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 196 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 444 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seoul to BCN.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Seoul to BCN.
Find a cheap flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Barcelona. June is when most people book flights from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Seoul to BCN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Barcelona
After booking your flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Barcelona:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Barcelona when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Sagrada Familia followed by Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Ibiza is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. No journey is complete without experiencing Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.