Travelling from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to BCN.
Travelling over a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Johannesburg to BCN leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Johannesburg to BCN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rs100,906 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Return flights start at Rs137,539. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Johannesburg to BCN, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
June is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Plan your visit to Barcelona in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your Johannesburg to BCN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Barcelona:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Sagrada Familia, Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell are highlights which should be on every Barcelona itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza are among its highlights.
