Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Barcelona is one hour ahead of Reykjavik and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from KEF to BCN start from 08:00 — the first with Icelandair. The latest departure is at 20:40 with Vueling. Overall, you can choose from six weekly Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KEF to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Barcelona, Spain. Take off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Icelandair.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier offering KEF to BCN flights, with 68.0% of its services landing on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KEF and BCN include:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
P3,727 is currently the best price for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at P7,698. These fares can change based on availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KEF to BCN.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from KEF to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
66.96% of flights leaving from Keflavik International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near KEF:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Follow your own route with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KEF to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.