Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Copenhagen and Barcelona are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from CPH to BCN start at 06:05 — the first with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last departure is at 21:45 with Vueling. Overall, you can take your pick of 35 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPH to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are plenty of direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, so getting to Barcelona (and then touring more of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Norwegian Air Sweden on this route.
With a dependable 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, SAS has the best on-time performance for CPH to BCN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CPH and BCN:
Hamburg Airport
Geneve Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
37 € is the lowest price for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at 72 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from CPH to BCN, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding cheap flights from CPH to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Of the departures from Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CPH:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Follow your own route with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best rate 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 is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Copenhagen 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 bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPH to BCN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
