Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dubai: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is three hours ahead of Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
With 21 flights a week between the two airports, Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the busiest route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 14:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from BCN to DXB is with Emirates at 21:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your BCN to Dubai flight.
Travelling over a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai ticket. Begin your trip at BCN and land at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Book your favourite seat with Emirates. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from BCN to Dubai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Barcelona, BCN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
80% of flights leaving Barcelona-El Prat Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from BCN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dubai
$339 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai flight. A return ticket right now is $633. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BCN to Dubai.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to Dubai by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Dubai International Airport about three weeks before your flight from BCN to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Dubai is roughly 48 kilometres from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your BCN to Dubai flight:
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
January is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dubai in December.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to Dubai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dubai, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are popular attractions which should be on every Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've done Dubai, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Arab Emirates. Journey about 121 kilometres southwest to Abu Dhabi to check off its must-visit sights. From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.