Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona two hours behind Jeddah.
You can choose from three weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Saudia is the earliest available. Saudia operates the last service of the day at 10:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to BCN 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.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Saudia has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Saudia.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that offers JED to BCN flights, with 76.92% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between JED and BCN:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, Rs23,098 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs52,406. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JED to BCN, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JED to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED reach their destination without delay.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to JED? If you're catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book 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 to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JED to BCN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another great 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 among its highlights.