Flying from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when planning your flight from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Shanghai to BCN.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it easy to plan a flight from Shanghai to BCN that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between PVG and BCN include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
PVG is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Take some time to freshen up during your flight from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with a stopover. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is one of the top options between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and BCN.
SHA is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 21 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to BCN, chill out in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is ج.م. 12,818. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 26,953. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to BCN. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Customise your journey with filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Barcelona, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Barcelona. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Shanghai to BCN during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Barcelona
After locking in your flight from Shanghai 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:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are leading attractions which should feature on any good Barcelona itinerary.
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