Travelling from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is five hours ahead of Santa Cruz and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your VVI to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Viru Viru International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 8,277. A round-trip fare is currently R 15,892. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from VVI to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Of all flights leaving Viru Viru International Airport, 62.94% land on time at their destination.
Central Santa Cruz to Viru Viru International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy hotel near VVI? If you've booked an early flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late Viru Viru International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
Lock in your flight from Viru Viru International 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 like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VVI to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 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.
Logroño is another favourite 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.
