Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Birmingham is one hour behind Barcelona and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 94 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BCN to BHX flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Birmingham (and then other corners of United Kingdom) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Vueling ranks as the top on-time carrier for BCN to BHX flights, with 80.77% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BCN and BHX:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight is P1,169. A round-trip fare right now is P2,719. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to BHX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BCN to BHX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BHX:
Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Birmingham International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Birmingham in January.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to BHX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.