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The cheapest flights from London to Barcelona
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The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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The fastest flights from London to Barcelona
Fastest Journey
2 h 5 m
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2 h 7 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1139 km
Of the 5 flights that leave London for Barcelona every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: London to Barcelona flight
 | Distance | 706 miles (1138 km) |
 | Average flight duration | 2 h 10 min |
 | Average plane ticket price | $102 (€90) |
 | Direct flight | Yes |
 | Airlines | Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air International, Vueling, Air Baltic, airmax, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Ryanair, Iberia or easyJet |
Flights from London to Barcelona cover the 706 miles (1138 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 10 min with our travel partners like Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air International, Vueling, Air Baltic, airmax, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Ryanair, Iberia or easyJet. There are direct flight services available. You can get the cheapest plane tickets for this journey for as low as $71 (€63), but the average price of plane tickets is $102 (€90). Travelers depart most frequently from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
Airlines: Lufthansa, Ryanair and easyJet flights from London to Barcelona
For as little as $71 (€63) you can travel by flight from London to Barcelona with Lufthansa, Ryanair and easyJet. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Flights from London to Barcelona
When flying from London to Barcelona, it’s easy to find a flight that fits any itinerary. There are over 20 daily flights that are less than 7h and travel directly to Barcelona or stop only one time along the way. Most of these flights depart from one of London’s three largest airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted. On average, direct London to Barcelona flights reach their destination in about 2h 05min, while the flights with one layover take at least 4h 15min to complete the journey.
London to Barcelona Flight Time: Daily Departures
More than 20 direct and one-stop London to Barcelona flights are scheduled every day. Most of these flights depart London between about 6:00 a.m. and 8:35 p.m. Departures are scheduled every hour, with multiple flights departing during many hours of the day. The highest volume of flights departing London for Barcelona is scheduled in the mornings before about 10:00 a.m.
How long is the journey by flight from London to Barcelona?
Although flights from London to Barcelona may last over 22h, you can chose from over 20 daily flights that take less than 7h to arrive in Barcelona. About two-thirds of the flights that are shorter than 7h are direct flights, which last between about 1h 55min and 2h 15min. The rest of these flights require one transfer and take at least 4h 15min.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Barcelona?
Departure airport: Most of the flights from London to Barcelona depart from either Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted airports. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is located about 13.5 miles (21.6 km) west of Paddington Station in the city center. You can take the Heathrow Express train from Paddington, which takes about 15min.
Other rail options are the London Underground (the “Tube”), which takes about an hour, and TfL Rail, which takes about 28min. Services and facilities at LHR include luggage storage, luggage porter services, a chapel and multifaith prayer rooms, charging stations, ATM machines, currency exchange, children’s play areas, shopping, dining, spa and hair salon services, sunflower lanyards for people with hidden disabilities, the Aira app for people with visual impairments, and induction loops and SignLive for people with hearing impairments.
Gatwick Airport (LGW) is located about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) south of Central London. It takes about 30min to get from London Victoria to Gatwick via the Gatwick Express train. LGW has many services for traveler, including chapels and prayer rooms, ATMs, currency exchange, free Wi-Fi, currency exchange counters, luggage storage, kids zones, hidden disability lanyards, a sensory room, and other services for people with disabilities.
London Stansted Airport (STN) is located about 38 miles (61 km) north of Central London. It takes about 47min to get to STN using the Stansted Express train from London Liverpool Street. You can also take the #A9 National Express bus (1h 23min) or the #A21 Airport Express bus (1h 20min) from Liverpool Street to Stansted. Once at the airport, you’ll find free Wi-Fi, an information desk, water bottle filling stations, prayer rooms, currency exchange, ATMs, shopping and dining, and quiet seating areas.
Arrival airport: All of the flights from London to Barcelona arrive at El Prat Airport (BCN), which is located about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) southeast of Barcelona’s city center. The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport with the Aerobus, which takes about 22min to travel to the Place d’Espanya stop downtown. The A1 Aerobus departs from Terminal 1, and the A2 bus departs from Terminal 2. You can also ride the R2 line of the Cercanias (Renfe’s commuter rail), which takes about 29min to travel from Terminal 2 to the Barcelona-Sants station.
There is no Renfe train station at Terminal 1, but there is a free airport shuttle that connects the terminals. You can also take the L9 Sud (Orange Line) of the Metro; it is about a 22min trip, and the Metro stops at both Terminals 1 and 2. At BCN, you’ll find free Wi-Fi, ATMs and currency exchange services, shops and restaurants, car rental counters, pharmacies, airport information desks, and tourist information.
London Airplane. Source: Shutterstock
Which airlines travel from London to Barcelona?
Several airlines travel from London to Barcelona, including British Airways, Vueling, and RyanAir. British Airways provides most of the direct flights out of Heathrow Airport (LHR), while Vueling is the primary operator of most of the direct flights out of Gatwick Airport (LGW). If you’re taking a direct flight out of Stansted Airport (STN), your airline will most likely be Ryanair or Vueling.
British Airways flights from London to Barcelona
British Airways, the UK’s flag-carrier airline, has its main hub at Heathrow Airport, and almost all of the direct flights from Heathrow to Barcelona out of Heathrow Airport are operated by this airline. Most of these flights last about 2h 05min, but a few can be as quick as 1h 55min or as long as 2h 15min. These flights depart Heathrow regularly throughout the day, from the early morning through the early evening hours. British Airways also operates a few daily direct flights out of Gatwick Airport.
Vueling flights from London to Barcelona
Vueling is a low-cost Spanish airline. Most of the London to Barcelona flights on Vueling’s schedule are direct flights that depart from Gatwick Airport, but Vueling does operate a limited number of daily direct flights out of Stansted Airport. Vueling’s direct flights generally make the trip in about 2h 05min, and they depart Gatwick every few hours through the day.
Ryanair flights from London to Barcelona
London Stansted Airport is one of the main hubs of Ryaniar, a low-cost Irish airline. Ryanair operates a majority of the direct London to Barcelona flights out of Stansted. These flights generally last about 2h 05min or 2h 10min.
Barcelona Colors. Source: Shutterstock
Flights from London to Barcelona: Services on Board
British Airways offers two fare levels: Light (passengers may bring one personal item, such as a small backpack, purse, or laptop bag) and Standard (passengers may bring one personal item plus one checked luggage item). Vueling also offers two fare levels, which are Light (one personal item plus checked bag) and Standard (one personal item, one carry-on bag, and one checked bag). Ryanair’s three levels of fares are Light (one personal item), Standard (one personal item and one carry-on bag), and Flex (one personal item, plus you can purchase up to three checked bags).
On all flights, bikes and other oversized items must be packed in a protective box or sturdy bag and will be considered checked baggage. Vueling passengers bringing a bike with them must fold the bikes, remove the pedals, and deflate the wheels. All of these airlines allow passengers to bring a guide dog and other service animal with them on the plane. However, Vueling and Ryanair do not allow pets on the flights from the UK to Spain. British Airways does allow pets to travel in the cargo hold through their partner, PetAir UK. Flights are fully accessible to passengers with disabilities. If you need additional help or special accommodations when traveling, you should contact your airline prior to your trip.
How to find cheap flight tickets from London to Barcelona?
With a little planning and flexibility, you can find cheap flight tickets from London to Barcelona. Purchasing your ticket a few months before you plan to travel is one of the best ways to save some money on your ticket. Traveling on off-peak days of the week or times of the day is another easy way get a cheap plane ticket. Sometimes, flights that require a layover are less expensive than direct flights.
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Barcelona is the capital of the city of the region of Catalonia, which is known for its history. In the Gothic Quarter of the city, you can walk through the city’s 2,000 history and see ancient tombs and Roman ruins. Explore architecture that has withstood the tests of time when you visit the Roman columns that remain of the Temple of Augustus, the medieval Gothic Cathedral, and the city’s famous Gaudi cathedral, the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.
Another Gaudi attraction is the urban park called the Parque Guell, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Art lovers can admire the collection at the Picasso Museum of Barcelona.
Popular family activities in the city include a visit to the the CosmoCaixa Barcelona, which is an interactive science museum, and a ride on the Montjuic Cable Cars, which is a gondola with excellent views of the city and sea that takes passengers to the top of Montjuic mountain. Nestled along clear Mediterranean waters, Barcelona is a beautiful place to enjoy relaxing on white sand beaches. The Olympic Port of Barcelona, a leisure harbor that was built for the 1992 Olympic Games, is another excellent spot to watch the waters, take a stroll, or go shopping.
Cheap flights from London to Barcelona: when to book to save $
Flight prices can fluctuate massively. However, we have studied price trends to help you find cheap flights from London to Barcelona and save as much as possible on ticket prices. In general, when you book a flight:
- Buying your air tickets from London to Barcelona 3 weeks in advance means you could save up to 43% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a flight from London - Barcelona 2 months in advance you save up to about 67% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance you could save up to 76%
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FAQs: London to Barcelona Flight
Flights from London to Barcelona generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Barcelona El Prat Airport is 14.5 km from Barcelona city centre.
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