Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHM to BCN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BHM and BCN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, Rs114,557 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs212,361. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BHM to BCN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
80.37% of flights leaving Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of BHM.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BHM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near BCN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and chase adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Barcelona in January.
Book your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BHM to BCN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its top sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.
