Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Valencia and Barcelona share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from VLC to BCN start from 07:30 — the earliest with Iberia. The latest departure is at 17:00 with Iberia. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Your VLC to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Iberia.
With a reliable 92.11% of services arriving as scheduled, Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering VLC to BCN flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, R 474 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 990. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from VLC to BCN by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from VLC to BCN.
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Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
When it comes to Valencia Airport's on-time performance, 78.56% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Valencia Airport from central Valencia, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near VLC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and chase adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
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 by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Valencia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VLC to BCN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.