Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona one hour ahead of Dublin.
Every week, there are 177 Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, take the 05:50 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:00 with Vueling.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Barcelona adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Spain:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Aer Lingus.
With a dependable 93.55% of services arriving on schedule, Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier for DUB to BCN flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between DUB and BCN:
Stansted Airport
Manchester Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
R 457 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 975. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from DUB to BCN by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DUB to BCN.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights that take off from Dublin Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DUB:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and discover more of Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Dublin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key reasons to visit.