Flying from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Barcelona is five hours ahead of Toronto. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). You can choose from 4 direct services each week. Air Canada operates a 7:30pm departure between YYZ and BCN.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to BCN, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can find a direct flight from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You can get away on a direct flight from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with Air Canada. This well-known airline offers services from YYZ.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between YYZ and BCN is Air Canada.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights that take off from Pearson International Airport land at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Toronto to BCN flight? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
62.09% of flights leaving Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from YKF arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 63.64% of the time.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BCN if you have a late flight from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, R 3,539 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,103. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to BCN.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Visit Barcelona in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Toronto to BCN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:
Your visit to Barcelona should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Sagrada Familia, Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel around 241 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are among its highlights.
