Flying from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dortmund.
To ensure you get on your DTM to BCN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dortmund 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 DTM and BCN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Stansted Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
R 1,471 is currently the best price for a one-way Dortmund Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,196. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from DTM to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Dortmund Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DTM to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dortmund Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Of all flights leaving Dortmund Airport, 67.31% arrive on time at their destination.
Dortmund Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Dortmund. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near DTM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dortmund Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dortmund Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dortmund Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Dortmund Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTM to BCN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.