Flying from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Paris.
With 73 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the busiest route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from CDG to BCN is with Vueling at 10:55pm.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Paris to BCN.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can find a direct flight from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport leaving from CDG include:
Air France is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CDG to BCN.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Vueling.
CDG is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Planning to catch a flight from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Get on your direct flight from Paris to BCN with Vueling. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of ORY.
Vueling is the top choice for bookings on the ORY to BCN route.
The most reliable carrier is Vueling. Its Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights land as planned 79.83% of the time.
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to BCN flight:
75.56% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport make it to their destination as expected.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Make it to your destination faster from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Direct flights from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are available from here.
Ryanair is one airline that offers direct Paris to BCN plane tickets from BVA.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair from BVA to BCN.
With 73.02% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the top on-time carrier on this route.
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Central Barcelona is roughly 13 kilometres from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is R 418. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 939. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
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The best month for finding cheap Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Barcelona. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Paris to BCN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
After booking your flight from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:
Sagrada Familia and Vinalium Sagrada Familia are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Barcelona must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Ibiza is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
