Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is nine hours behind Gold Coast and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OOL to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1,312 is currently the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at $2,021. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from OOL to BCN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights that take off from Gold Coast Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Gold Coast Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to OOL:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
Before locking in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from OOL to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Logroño is another favourite 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.