Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona 12 hours behind Auckland.
To ensure you catch your AKL to BCN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between AKL and BCN:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, Rs156,349 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs357,311. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AKL to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Auckland Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from AKL to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of all flights departing from Auckland Airport, 69.31% land on time at their destination.
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near AKL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Auckland Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Get on the fast track to 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 explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before you set off.
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 reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
When reserving your flight from Auckland Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AKL to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
