Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Brussels and Barcelona follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BRU to BCN start at 08:30 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:25 with Vueling. Overall, you can choose from 72 weekly Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your BRU to BCN flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Barcelona (and then other parts of Spain) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Brussels Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BRU to BCN flights, with 90.72% of services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BRU and BCN:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is ج.م. 1,213. A return fare right now is ج.م. 2,364. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to BCN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BRU to BCN.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, data shows 71.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Brussels to Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Brussels Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BRU to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
