Flying from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours.
Rotterdam and Barcelona share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 16 Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 06:55 Transavia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:25 with Transavia.
Your RTM to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Transavia is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Transavia.
Transavia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for RTM to BCN flights, with 90.7% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RTM and BCN:
Brussels Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 1,476. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,477. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from RTM to BCN, book your journey nine months ahead of your departure date.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rotterdam The Hague Airport, data shows 79.67% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Rotterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RTM:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before travelling.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RTM to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
