Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to EDI start from 05:55 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:55 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 16 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BCN to EDI flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Edinburgh (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating BCN to EDI flights. An impressive 80.0% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and EDI:
London City Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, R 522 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,149. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BCN to EDI, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival 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 Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that take off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and discover more of Edinburgh and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to EDI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Edinburgh is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.