Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is one hour ahead of Belfast and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
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 enough time to board your BHD to BCN flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BHD and BCN:
Manchester Airport
East Midlands Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, R 1,080 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,905. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BHD to BCN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BHD to BCN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights that leave from George Best Belfast City Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to George Best Belfast City Airport from central Belfast, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BHD. Whether you're catching an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and discover more of Barcelona and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHD to BCN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
