Travelling from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) taking off from here.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
Your flight from Melbourne to BCN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to BCN that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and BCN include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BCN flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
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 and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona is around 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
$761 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Return flights start from $1,286. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to BCN, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to BCN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Melbourne to BCN flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sagrada Familia, Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia are top attractions which should feature on any good Barcelona itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're looking to explore another side of Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are among the biggest draws.