Travelling from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Harare.
To ensure you get on your HRE to BCN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is $1,338. A round-trip fare is currently $2,030. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HRE to BCN, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
78.56% of flights that depart RG Mugabe International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach RG Mugabe International Airport from central Harare, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near HRE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late RG Mugabe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near BCN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from HRE 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
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.