Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Hamburg and Barcelona share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 26 Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:50 Eurowings flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:05 with Vueling.
Your HAM 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 for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Eurowings is your ticket to exploring Barcelona (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Eurowings.
With a dependable 86.05% of services landing on schedule, Vueling has the best on-time performance for HAM to BCN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HAM and BCN:
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, R 750 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,478. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HAM to BCN.
The cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.01% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Hamburg to Hamburg Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near HAM:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Hamburg Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAM to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.