Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LGW to BCN start at 06:45 — the first with Vueling. The last departure is at 21:45 with Vueling. Overall, you can choose from 116 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LGW to BCN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering LGW to BCN flights is Vueling. Its services land without delay 69.93% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and BCN include:
Geneve Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, $52 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $90. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to BCN, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to BCN.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to BCN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.