El Prat de Llobregat BCN to Seoul SEL flight with Etihad Airways

Flights from El Prat de Llobregat to Seoul generally leave from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Seoul.

Barcelona El Prat Airport is 6.6 km away from El Prat de Llobregat city centre and Seoul is 57.3 km from Seoul city centre.

Seoul is outside the Schengen Area. Travelers departing from El Prat de Llobregat will need a valid passport and may require a visa depending on their nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is a time difference of 8 h in winter and 7 h in summer between El Prat de Llobregat and Seoul.

The best events to attend in Seoul include:

• Cherry Blossom Festival, witness the stunning cherry blossoms in full bloom with various cultural activities
• Seoul Lantern Festival, a beautiful display of lanterns along the Cheonggyecheon Stream
• Seoul Kimchi Making & Sharing Festival, participate in making and sharing traditional kimchi with locals
• Seoul Fireworks Festival, a spectacular fireworks display over the Han River featuring international teams.

The best holidays to experience in Seoul include:

• Seollal (Lunar New Year), a time for family reunions and traditional celebrations
• Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), a harvest festival with cultural rituals and family gatherings
• Buddha's Birthday, marked by colorful lanterns and temple celebrations
• National Liberation Day, commemorating Korea's independence with various patriotic events.

The best seasons to visit Seoul are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Seoul is during April-June or September-November.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.