Travelling from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Abuja and Barcelona share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ABV to BCN flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ABV and BCN:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
$884 is the lowest price for a one-way Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,309. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ABV to BCN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Handy information about Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
64.23% of flights that leave from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from central Abuja, it takes about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
If you're taking an early flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra sleep) at Peace Media Hotels. Abi's Place is another convenient accommodation option near ABV.
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ABV to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.