Travelling from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SID to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with Vueling. This popular airline has direct flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Vueling.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SID and BCN include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 2,421. A round-trip fare right now is R 6,646. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SID to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SID to BCN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
70.59% of flights that depart Amilcar Cabral International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Grab 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 popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
Book your flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SID to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.