Flying from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is Mexico City's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) departing from here.
Hop on a direct Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 10 direct flights each week between Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). This is the most popular route, with Emirates offering a 6:45pm departure from MEX to BCN.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to BCN, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reach your destination without the detour from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) can be booked from here.
Emirates is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport leaving from MEX.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEX to BCN.
Emirates leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 93.33% of services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Mexico City to BCN that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEX and BCN include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to BCN flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
76% of flights departing Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BCN if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, $759 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,485. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to BCN.
The best month for finding cheap Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). June is the peak month for travel to Barcelona. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your Mexico City to BCN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Sagrada Familia and Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Barcelona to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Park Guell.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza are highlights.