Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona seven hours ahead of Calgary.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YYC to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
WestJet is your ticket to exploring Barcelona (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is WestJet.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 4,978. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 11,243. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYC to BCN.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from YYC to BCN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
65.39% of flights leaving from Calgary International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Calgary to Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near YYC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and find adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
Book your flight from Calgary International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YYC to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another major 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 among the biggest draws.
