Travelling from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Buenos Aires has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to BCN.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Whether you're hoping to visit another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to BCN.
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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83.76% of flights leaving Jorge Newbery Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) plane ticket with departures from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Check if flying out of EZE makes more sense for your journey.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to BCN are offered by Iberia.
Iberia ranks number one in bookings on the EZE to BCN route.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Go with Iberia. 83.58% of its flights between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down as planned.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, check out these options when departing from Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Buenos Aires to BCN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport land at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, R 8,550 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,265. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Buenos Aires to BCN, book your ticket five months before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Plan your visit to Barcelona in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to BCN plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Barcelona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Barcelona right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
Sagrada Familia and Vinalium Sagrada Familia are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Barcelona to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Spain, consider Ibiza, about 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are highlights.