Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 7 hours 10 minutes.
Barcelona is three hours behind Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 14 Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 02:45 Etihad Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 14:30 with Etihad Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your AUH to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Etihad Airways is your gateway to exploring Barcelona (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular airline.
Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating AUH to BCN flights. An impressive 87.36% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AUH and BCN:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
P6,094 is the best price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from P12,787. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from AUH to BCN, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights that take off from Abu Dhabi International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near AUH? If you're catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to BCN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.