Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dubai: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours 16 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is 3 hours ahead of Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route, with 20 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from BCN to DXB is with Emirates at 21:00. Opt for the first departure operated by Emirates at 14:30 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from BCN to Dubai. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Nonstop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dubai are available for booking. Dubai Airport (DXB) is where you'll step off the plane.
Emirates is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BCN to Dubai. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can visit United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Spain. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
BCN is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 33 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dubai
R 2,512 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,189. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to Dubai.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 16 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 49 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to DXB if you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
The centre of Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Once your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 5 minutes.
After your flight from BCN to Dubai, rest your head at a hotel near DWC. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dubai in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from BCN to Dubai sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
After locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are essential stops on your Dubai itinerary.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
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