Flying from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Seoul has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) flying out of Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Hop on a direct flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 8 hours behind Seoul.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the most popular route. There are 8 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Korean Air at 13:40. Opt for the first ICN to BCN departure operated by Korean Air at 09:55 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Seoul to BCN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Prefer to leave from Gimpo International Airport (GMP)? You can reserve a direct flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) departing from this busy hub.
From GMP, direct flights from Seoul to BCN are available with Asiana Airlines.
Break up your flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Gimpo International Airport and BCN include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From central Seoul, GMP is about 16 kilometres away. When working out the fastest way to get there, check whether public transport is an option or if it's more convenient to drive.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seoul to BCN, stay in one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
For a one-way ticket from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, R 4,708 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just R 8,692. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ depending on availability.
It's best to book 9 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Seoul to BCN within that timeframe.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Seoul to BCN.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Barcelona, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Seoul to BCN, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 5ºC and 14ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
More about Barcelona
After booking your flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:
Sagrada Familia and Park Guell are a couple of top attractions to put on your Barcelona travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out La Rambla de Canaletes.
Complete your Barcelona trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Seoul to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Barcelona. Browse the offers and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
