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Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zayed International to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Zayed International to Barcelona

Zayed International to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zayed International to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Abu Dhabi to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,837
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time7 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week47

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Barcelona is R 3,316. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Barcelona.
Etihad Airways, Air Europa and Garuda Indonesia fly direct from Zayed International to Barcelona.
As of September 2025, there are 47 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Barcelona is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Barcelona Airport on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 7 hours 10 minutes.

  • Barcelona is three hours behind Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 14 Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 02:45 Etihad Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 14:30 with Etihad Airways.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your AUH to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • Etihad Airways is your gateway to exploring Barcelona (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating AUH to BCN flights. An impressive 87.36% of its services on this route arrive on time.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AUH and BCN:

    • Cote D'Azur Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

    • Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • R 1,837 is the best price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,316. These prices may change based on demand.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from AUH to BCN, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from AUH to BCN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • 78.54% of flights that take off from Abu Dhabi International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To reach Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near AUH? If you're catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

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.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When booking your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to BCN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.

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