Flying from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Essaouira and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from three weekly Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.
Your ESU to BCN flight won't wait if you're running 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 travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. 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.
Vueling has direct flights from Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Vueling on this route.
Vueling is a leader in on-time performance for ESU to BCN flights, with 88.89% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ESU and BCN:
Madrid Airport
Marseille Airport
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
R 408 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start from R 874. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ESU to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Essaouira Airport (ESU)
Of the flights that depart from Essaouira Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Essaouira Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Essaouira. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ESU? If you've booked an early flight from Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Barcelona. If you like a more laid-back 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 Essaouira Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ESU to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
