Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 11 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun is six hours behind Barcelona and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your BCN to CUN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Iberojet has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Iberojet on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BCN and CUN include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Rs95,665 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs185,797. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to CUN.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BCN to CUN.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport reach their destination on time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CUN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cancun in May.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to CUN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.