Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Madeira.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FNC to BCN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Iberia has direct flights from Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FNC and BCN include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Seville Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
R 867 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,798. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FNC to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FNC to BCN.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
73.73% of flights that leave from Madeira Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Madeira to Madeira Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a convenient hotel near FNC? If you're catching an early flight from Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you have a late Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Madeira Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FNC to BCN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.