Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Madinah.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MED to BCN flight.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madinah Airport to Barcelona Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MED and BCN:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
R 2,195 is the best price for a one-way Madinah Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,102. These prices may change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from MED to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Madinah Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Finding cheap flights from MED to BCN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Madinah Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
Of all flights leaving Madinah Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Central Madinah to Madinah Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Madinah Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MED:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Madinah Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Madinah Airport to Barcelona Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Barcelona in March.
Lock in your flight from Madinah Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MED to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
