Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Toronto.
You can choose from eight weekly Pearson International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 20:35 departure with Air Canada is the earliest you can take. Air Transat operates the latest service of the day at 22:35.
Give yourself enough time to make your YYZ to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, R 4,202 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,363. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from YYZ to BCN by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Toronto to Pearson International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near YYZ:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Pearson International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Go where the road takes you 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 lowest price by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
Lock in your flight from Pearson 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).
Search for cheap tickets from YYZ to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.