Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is five hours behind Almaty.
To ensure you catch your ALA to BCN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ALA and BCN include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rs46,335 is the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs120,390. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALA to BCN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Almaty Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Almaty Airport to Barcelona-El Prat 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 shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
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, book your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before you travel.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Almaty Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ALA to BCN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key reasons to visit.
