Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
London is one hour behind Barcelona and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 82 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, take the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:00 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to STN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to STN flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and STN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Santander Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Stansted Airport (STN)
Right now, Rs4,897 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs11,918. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to STN.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BCN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
If you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near STN:
Grab a Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Stansted Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport. To escape the crowds, head to London in April.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Stansted Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to STN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.