Flying from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Houston. Explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when booking your flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Houston. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to BCN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Houston to BCN leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
IAH is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Need a handy hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between William P. Hobby Airport and BCN:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 22 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to BCN:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you have a late flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona takes about 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Travelling by public transport takes around 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a one-way ticket from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from 242 € or travel return from just 519 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Houston to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily find a flight your budget will love.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Houston to BCN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The best time to fly from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Barcelona. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Lock in your flight from Houston to BCN for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Barcelona:
Sagrada Familia and Park Guell are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Barcelona travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Rambla de Canaletes.
Complete your Barcelona trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Barcelona and see the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.