Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is 4 hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). You can choose from 30 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BCN to EZE is the 01:30 Iberia service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 11:30 with Iberia.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from BCN to Buenos Aires.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires that arrives at Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Take to the skies with Iberia. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from BCN to Buenos Aires, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You don't need a visa for Argentina if you hold a passport from Spain and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona, BCN can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BCN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Buenos Aires
₹ 37,691 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 61,531. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to Buenos Aires by booking 6 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires is February. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 38 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
As soon as your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 36 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 8 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EZE. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from BCN to Buenos Aires:
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Buenos Aires in April when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap flights from BCN to Buenos Aires sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
Once you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Buenos Aires itinerary.
Complete your Buenos Aires trip with a car rental
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