Travelling from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona one hour ahead of Aberdeen.
Leave plenty of time to make your ABZ to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Aberdeen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ABZ and BCN include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Aberdeen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is ج.م. 3,075. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ج.م. 5,780. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from ABZ to BCN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ABZ to BCN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Aberdeen International Airport, data shows 68.69% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Aberdeen International Airport from central Aberdeen, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ABZ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BCN if you're taking a late Aberdeen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
Lock in your flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ABZ to BCN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Logroño is another standout 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.
