Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport.
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dublin one hour behind Barcelona.
Take your pick of 59 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight you can take. Aer Lingus operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BCN to DUB flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport available through various airlines, getting to Dublin (and then other destinations in Ireland) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Aer Lingus is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 86.17% of services landing on schedule, Aer Lingus has the best on-time record for BCN to DUB flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BCN and DUB include:
Bilbao Airport
Manchester Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
R 308 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Return flights start at R 616. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to DUB by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to DUB.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the flights that depart from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on schedule at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Pick up a Dublin Airport rental car and explore Dublin and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dublin Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport to the centre of Dublin has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Dublin. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you'd like to explore Dublin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to DUB in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Ireland, head for Tallaght, roughly 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are the start of reasons to visit.