Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
2 hours 56 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Barcelona and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
There are 16 flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport each week. Jump on the 05:55 flight if you want to be on your way as soon as possible. If you're keen to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from BCN to EDI is at 21:55.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vueling is your gateway to discovering Edinburgh (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Look through the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BCN and EDI include:
London Heathrow Airport
London City Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Before organising your cheap ticket from BCN to EDI, check if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
$55 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start at $114. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score flight tickets from BCN to EDI, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes around 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near BCN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Edinburgh. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9 ºC and 20 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1 ºC and 7 ºC. Look for flight tickets from BCN to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Edinburgh right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from BCN to EDI:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are among the things you can't miss in Edinburgh.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Edinburgh Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Edinburgh.