Flying from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Maastricht.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MST to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MST and BCN:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Porto Airport
Palese Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Maastricht Aachen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is Rs26,471. A round-trip fare right now is Rs71,281. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MST to BCN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MST to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
61.9% of flights leaving from Maastricht Aachen Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Maastricht to Maastricht Aachen Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MST. Whether you have an early flight from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Maastricht Aachen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
Before locking in your flight from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MST to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
