Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona nine hours behind Brisbane.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your BNE to BCN flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BNE and BCN include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
422 € is the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at 851 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BNE to BCN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Brisbane Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BNE to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Brisbane Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
66.16% of flights leaving from Brisbane Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Brisbane Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BNE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late Brisbane Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Brisbane Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Brisbane Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BNE to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for 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 among the biggest draws.