Travelling from North Front Airport (GIB) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Gibraltar and Barcelona are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your GIB to BCN flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from North Front Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between GIB and BCN include:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from North Front Airport (GIB) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way North Front Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 1,287. A return fare is currently R 2,840. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GIB to BCN, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from North Front Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GIB to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from North Front Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about North Front Airport (GIB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of North Front Airport, 67.02% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to North Front Airport from central Gibraltar, it'll take around 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from North Front Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near GIB:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a North Front Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest 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 get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from North Front Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
Book your flight from North Front Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GIB to BCN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.