Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SSH to BCN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SSH and BCN include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Palese Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
70 € is the best price for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from 162 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SSH to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SSH to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights leaving from Sharm El Sheikh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it takes about 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SSH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SSH to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
