Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is one hour behind Cape Town and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CPT and BCN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, R 3,837 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,584. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to BCN.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination on time.
To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel close to BCN if you're taking a late Cape Town International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and find adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to BCN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.