Flying from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the main airports in Nairobi.
Barcelona is two hours behind Nairobi. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Nairobi to BCN. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Nairobi to BCN departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
NBO is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
When it comes to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can reach WIL from central Nairobi in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to BCN flight:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late flight from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed 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 experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is $480. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $602. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Nairobi to BCN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from Nairobi to BCN.
Find the best deal on a flight from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Visit Barcelona in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Nairobi to BCN flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Sagrada Familia and Vinalium Sagrada Familia are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Barcelona must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.