Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Guadalajara.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GDL to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between GDL and BCN include:
Benito Juarez International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rs107,412 is currently the best price for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs228,476. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from GDL to BCN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Of the departures from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, 71.31% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near GDL:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Get your adventure underway 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 experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from GDL to BCN in January if you want to travel in 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 explored once you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Spain, consider 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 among the biggest draws.