Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Nottingham.
Choose from four weekly East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 19:30.
Your EMA to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates EMA to BCN flights, with 72.73% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between EMA and BCN include:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Alicante Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
At the moment, R 530 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,012. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from EMA to BCN.
The cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from EMA to BCN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
83% of flights departing from East Midlands Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of EMA.
East Midlands Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near EMA? If you're catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and discover more of Barcelona and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from East Midlands Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EMA to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.