Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona ten hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and BCN:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is Rs110,788. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs258,846. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to BCN.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to BCN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're ready to explore another side of 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 the start of reasons to visit.
