Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
2 hours 36 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of Belfast and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport start from 07:00 — the first with easyJet. The last flight of the day is the 14:05 service with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from 2 weekly services between BFS and BCN.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
easyJet is your ticket to exploring Barcelona (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BFS and BCN include:
Bordeaux Airport
Birmingham International Airport
Bristol Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Spain. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from BFS to BCN, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is R 618. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,959. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 2 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BFS to BCN.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Belfast, Belfast International Airport can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near BFS? If you're on an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 33 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Barcelona in February.
Before locking in your flight from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BFS to BCN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
After locking in your flights from BFS to BCN, you'll want to find a place to stay in Barcelona. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are leading attractions which should feature on every Barcelona itinerary.
Complete your Barcelona trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Barcelona-El Prat Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Barcelona.