Travelling from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Hamburg. Explore your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when booking your flight from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Hamburg and Barcelona (where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch on arrival.
The most popular route is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), with 20 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from HAM to BCN is the 6:10am Eurowings service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 9:45pm with Vueling.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Hamburg to BCN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) leave from this terminal.
Vueling is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport jetting out of HAM.
The top choice among passengers flying between HAM and BCN is Vueling.
Vueling sets the standard for punctuality. A dependable 86.05% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Hamburg Airport:
75.01% of flights that depart Hamburg Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
You can get to LBC from central Hamburg in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to BCN flight:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near BCN and be in snooze mode sooner:
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 explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is Rs11,943. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs24,881. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Hamburg to BCN.
The best month for landing cheap Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Barcelona. July is when most people book flights from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Hamburg to BCN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Barcelona right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
Sagrada Familia and Vinalium Sagrada Familia are a couple of top attractions to put on your Barcelona itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 241 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are among the biggest draws.