Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Barcelona is one hour ahead of Porto and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 64 weekly Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:35.
Your OPO to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Barcelona (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that offers OPO to BCN flights. An impressive 86.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between OPO and BCN:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 435. A round-trip ticket right now is R 847. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from OPO to BCN, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from OPO to BCN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
74.49% of flights that take off from Porto Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near OPO:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OPO to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its top sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.