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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Flights from Nerja to Barcelona depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 18 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 455 miles (733 km) distance in 1h 30m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 455 miles (733 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 18 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 1:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$334
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
733 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nerja to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nerja to Barcelona will cost around $334 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 63 flights that leave Nerja for Barcelona onTue, Aug 25, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct flights cover the 733 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 3081
VY2110
VY2118
VY2019
FR 482
IB5407
VY2013
IB5401
VY2019
IB5405Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nerja to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 455 miles (733 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nerja to Barcelona:
A flight is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nerja to Barcelona costing on average $97 (€78).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Nerja to Barcelona flights for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX2121+ LX1956 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 12h40 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2121 · LX1954 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 7h35 | 2:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2121+ LX1958 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 11h15 | 5:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5407 | 6:40 AM Granada Airport | 1h30 | 8:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY2019 | 6:40 AM Granada Airport | 1h30 | 8:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY2110 | 6:45 AM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX5042 · UX7703 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 8h00 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5042 · UX7701 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 24h20 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3081 | 8:45 AM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 10:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1002 · IB413 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 4h50 | 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1002 · IB411 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 3h35 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2114 | 9:40 AM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 11:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1020 · IB413 | 9:55 AM Granada Airport | 4h05 | 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW522+ EW535 | 10:25 AM Malaga Airport | 9h55 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1135 · TP1036 | 10:30 AM Malaga Airport | 8h50 | 7:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1135 · TP1038 | 10:30 AM Malaga Airport | 11h20 | 9:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ VY2122 | 11:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 7h45 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ VY2112 | 11:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 10h40 | 9:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ IB1006 · IB425 | 11:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 10h20 | 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX2113 · LX1958 | 12:20 PM Malaga Airport | 5h25 | 5:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2113 · LX1956 | 12:20 PM Malaga Airport | 6h50 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2113+ LX1950 | 12:20 PM Malaga Airport | 11h15 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5036 · UX7703 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 4h00 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5036 · UX7701 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 20h20 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ91 · AZ78 | 1:00 PM Malaga Airport | 10h15 | 11:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH1136 | 1:10 PM Malaga Airport | 6h35 | 7:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH1124 | 1:10 PM Malaga Airport | 20h20 | 9:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH1138 | 1:10 PM Malaga Airport | 9h55 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2111 · LX1950 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 10h20 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2120 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 2:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX2111+ LX1956 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 5h55 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1004 · IB417 | 1:25 PM Malaga Airport | 3h55 | 5:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1022 · IB417 | 1:40 PM Granada Airport | 3h40 | 5:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS452 · OS405 | 1:50 PM Malaga Airport | 6h00 | 7:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2013 | 2:05 PM Granada Airport | 1h30 | 3:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5401 | 2:05 PM Granada Airport | 1h30 | 3:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT989 · AT960 | 2:15 PM Malaga Airport | 4h55 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2116 | 2:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 4:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1833 · LH1818 | 2:35 PM Malaga Airport | 7h50 | 10:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5200 · UX6006 | 2:45 PM Granada Airport | 17h10 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5200 · UX6060 | 2:45 PM Granada Airport | 23h35 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5200 · UX6156 | 2:45 PM Granada Airport | 20h20 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5200 · UX6102 | 2:45 PM Granada Airport | 6h25 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5200 · UX6072 | 2:45 PM Granada Airport | 3h10 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1119 · LH1138 | 2:55 PM Malaga Airport | 8h10 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1137 · TP1038 | 3:25 PM Malaga Airport | 6h25 | 9:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1137 · TP1040 | 3:25 PM Malaga Airport | 10h05 | 1:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2115 · LX1950 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 6h45 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5050 · UX7703 | 5:05 PM Malaga Airport | 23h30 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5050 · UX7701 | 5:05 PM Malaga Airport | 15h50 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2122 | 5:05 PM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1006 · IB425 | 5:35 PM Malaga Airport | 3h45 | 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1151 · LH1124 | 5:45 PM Malaga Airport | 15h45 | 9:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 482 | 5:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 7:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1835+ LH4128 | 6:45 PM Malaga Airport | 13h40 | 8:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2112 | 8:05 PM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 9:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN3738 · SN3697 | 8:20 PM Malaga Airport | 15h15 | 11:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT985 · AT964 | 8:30 PM Malaga Airport | 16h15 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5038 · UX7701 | 9:10 PM Malaga Airport | 11h45 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5038 · UX7703 | 9:10 PM Malaga Airport | 19h25 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5405 | 10:25 PM Granada Airport | 1h30 | 11:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY2017 | 10:25 PM Granada Airport | 1h30 | 11:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY2118 | 11:05 PM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 12:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
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Europe’s largest museum dedicated to Miró, combining bold paintings, sculpture, and a superb hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous boulevard connects Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with performers, kiosks, and historic buildings.
This medieval district rewards slow wandering with narrow lanes, hidden squares, Roman traces, and some of the city’s richest atmosphere.
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A Catalan tomato-rubbed bread with olive oil and salt. Simple, iconic, and served almost everywhere as a staple of Barcelona meals.
Mixed seafood and rice cooked in a rich broth, often finished in the pan. A beloved coastal dish tied to Catalonia’s Mediterranean fishing tradition.
A Catalan custard dessert with citrus and cinnamon, topped with a caramelized sugar crust. It is one of the region’s most classic sweets.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant serving inventive Catalan tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Traditional tavern celebrated for vermouth, bombas, and classic tapas in a busy, authentic Barceloneta atmosphere.
Historic market bar famed for seafood tapas, fried fish, and a lively counter atmosphere inside Mercat de La Boqueria.
Moderate for Western Europe; lodging in central areas is costly, but tapas, menu del día, and public transport are fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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Barcelona El Prat Airport Train Station, Barcelona -> Barcelona Sants, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nerja to Barcelona by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nerja to Barcelona flights use the Malaga Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Nerja and Barcelona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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