Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney ten hours ahead of Barcelona.
Your BCN to SYD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BCN and SYD include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
R 7,941 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 16,087. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BCN to SYD if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BCN to SYD.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Sydney and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Sydney based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without dropping by Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.