Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
Abu Dhabi is three hours ahead of Barcelona and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from BCN to AUH start at 10:25 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 22:00 with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your BCN to AUH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Etihad Airways has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Abu Dhabi — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers BCN to AUH flights, with 72.41% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and AUH:
Hamad International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight is 95 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 191 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to AUH.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from BCN to AUH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on time at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Book a hotel near AUH if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar to explore Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Increase the odds of scoring a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Abu Dhabi International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Abu Dhabi in April.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to AUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates. Experience major highlights starting with Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.