Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Each week, there are eight Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. To jet off early, opt for the 18:10 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:15 with United Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Barcelona (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to BCN flights. An impressive 82.61% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and BCN:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
R 4,048 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,595. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book two months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to BCN.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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 you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD 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
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
