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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early work and deep connection to Barcelona, housed in medieval palaces in El Born.
Flights from Nerja to Barcelona depart on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) 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 25m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 455 miles (733 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Flights per day 41 |
Direct flights 18 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 1:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$361
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Flights per day
64
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 $361 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 64 flights that leave Nerja for Barcelona onThu, Jul 02, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 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 Thu, Jul 02 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.
VY2118
VY2019
VY2112
UX5200 · UX6102
VY2017
VY2017
VY2019
VY2013
IB5401
IB5407Omio 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 $24. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 455 miles (733 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $21 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 $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nerja to Barcelona costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Nerja to Barcelona flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX2121 · LX1954 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 7h35 | 2:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2121+ LX1956 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 12h40 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2110 | 6:35 AM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
TP1139 · TP1034 | 7:00 AM Malaga Airport | 9h55 | 4:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1139 · TP1038 | 7:00 AM Malaga Airport | 14h50 | 9:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1139 · TP1040 | 7:00 AM Malaga Airport | 18h30 | 1:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3081 | 8:30 AM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 10:05 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 | |
IB1002 · IB413 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 4h50 | 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2114 | 9:20 AM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 11:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1020 · IB413 | 9:55 AM Granada Airport | 4h05 | 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3734+ SN3705 | 10:05 AM Malaga Airport | 10h25 | 8:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3734 · SN3707 | 10:05 AM Malaga Airport | 13h00 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW7537 · EW7524 | 10:25 AM Malaga Airport | 8h25 | 6:50 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+ UX5050 · UX7701 | 11:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 21h55 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ UX7701 · UX5038 | 11:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 21h55 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY2116 | 11:30 AM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 1:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX5036 · UX7701 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 20h20 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5036 · UX7703 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 4h00 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ91 · AZ78 | 12:50 PM Malaga Airport | 10h25 | 11:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH1136 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 6h30 | 7:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH1138 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 9h50 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH1124 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 20h20 | 9:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2111 · LX1950 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 10h20 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | 2:10 PM Granada Airport | 1h30 | 3:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5401 | 2:10 PM Granada Airport | 1h30 | 3:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT989 · AT960 | 2:15 PM Malaga Airport | 4h55 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1833 · LH1818 | 2:35 PM Malaga Airport | 7h50 | 10:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1119 · LH1138 | 2:55 PM Malaga Airport | 8h10 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2120 | 3:00 PM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
SN3736 · SN3707 | 3:40 PM Malaga Airport | 7h25 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2115 · LX1950 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 6h45 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2115 · LX1952 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 16h00 | 8:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5050 · UX7701 | 5:05 PM Malaga Airport | 15h50 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5050 · UX7703 | 5:05 PM Malaga Airport | 23h30 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1006 · IB425 | 5:35 PM Malaga Airport | 3h45 | 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1006 · IB427 | 5:35 PM Malaga Airport | 5h15 | 10:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1151 · LH1124 | 5:50 PM Malaga Airport | 15h45 | 9:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 482 | 6:25 PM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:00 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 | |
AT985 · AT960 | 8:30 PM Malaga Airport | 22h40 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5038 · UX7703 | 9:10 PM Malaga Airport | 19h25 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5038 · UX7701 | 9:10 PM Malaga Airport | 11h45 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2118 | 11:25 PM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 1:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early work and deep connection to Barcelona, housed in medieval palaces in El Born.
Catalonia’s premier art museum, especially famous for its Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and grand palace setting on Montjuïc.
Leading modern art museum on Montjuïc dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and strong city views nearby.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, lively and historic, linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront with constant street activity.
The Gothic Quarter is a maze of medieval lanes, small squares, and historic atmosphere, ideal for wandering on foot.
Elegant boulevard lined with landmark modernist buildings, luxury shops, and some of the city’s best-known architecture.
Toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A classic Catalan staple served with many meals and tapas.
Roasted aubergine, red peppers, and onions dressed with olive oil. A traditional Catalan vegetable dish with a smoky flavor.
A Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. It is especially associated with Barcelona and coastal cuisine.
Internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering creative contemporary cuisine and a polished tasting-menu experience.
Popular upscale tapas bar known for excellent seafood, Iberian specialties, and a vibrant central dining room.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes in an old-world setting.
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Budget eating is manageable, but central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service, small change in cafes, and round up for taxis.
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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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