Travelling from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Warsaw. Check out your options leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when planning your flight from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Book a direct Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Warsaw.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the busiest route. Wizz Air operates the earliest flight at 5:35am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from WAW to BCN is with Wizz Air at 3:55pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Warsaw to BCN. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) can be booked from this terminal.
Wizz Air is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport departing from WAW.
Wizz Air is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from WAW to BCN.
LOT - Polish Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 90.57% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Frederic Chopin Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
77.68% of flights taking off from Frederic Chopin Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Think about setting out from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). You can book a direct Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) flight ticket from this popular hub.
Ryanair has direct flights from Warsaw to BCN departing from WMI. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
On the WMI to BCN route, Ryanair is the preferred choice of many.
You can get to WMI from the centre of Warsaw in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Warsaw to BCN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Warsaw-Modlin Airport:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late flight from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and find adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, ج.م. 1,158 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 2,426. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Warsaw to BCN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Warsaw 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 across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Barcelona. July is when most people book flights from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Warsaw to BCN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
After booking your flight from Warsaw to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Barcelona:
There are plenty of things to do in Barcelona when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Sagrada Familia followed by Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel around 241 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are the start of reasons to visit.
