Flying from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Houston is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) heading out from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Houston. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Houston to BCN. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to BCN departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% touch down on time at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Split up your flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between William P. Hobby Airport and BCN include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Houston to BCN flight? Unwind in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them landing within the expected time frame.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you have a late flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
The centre of Barcelona is about 13 kilometres from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is ج.م. 12,945. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 30,914. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on flight tickets from Houston to BCN.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is when most people book flights from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Plan your visit to Barcelona in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Houston to BCN flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January has temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sagrada Familia, Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia are highlights which should feature on any good Barcelona itinerary.
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. Around 241 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
