Travelling from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is one hour ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your MME to BCN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MME and BCN:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
R 1,386 is the lowest price for a one-way Durham Tees Valley Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,868. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MME to BCN if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
When it comes to Durham Tees Valley Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.01% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Durham Tees Valley Airport from central Durham, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MME:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you have a late Durham Tees Valley Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway 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 rate by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
Lock in your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MME to BCN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Spain, head for Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are the start of reasons to visit.