Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona two hours behind Baghdad.
To ensure you catch your BGW to BCN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Baghdad International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BGW and BCN include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is P7,392. A return ticket is currently P14,492. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BGW to BCN, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BGW to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
72.91% of flights that take off from Baghdad International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Baghdad International Airport from central Baghdad, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BGW:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Baghdad International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Baghdad International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BGW to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.