Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BFS to BCN flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BFS to BCN flights is easyJet.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BFS and BCN include:
Manchester Airport
London Stansted Airport
Birmingham Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
R 630 is currently the best price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,379. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BFS to BCN.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see 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 BFS to BCN.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from BFS arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BFS? If you're boarding an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Belfast International Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BFS to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without experiencing Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.