Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Toronto: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto and you'll be in the air for around 7 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4. The city is 5 hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
With 8 weekly flights between the two airports, Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 12:15. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from BCN to YYZ is with Air Transat at 14:05.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from BCN to Toronto.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto. Begin your journey at BCN and land at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Get on board with Air Canada. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from BCN to Toronto with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from Spain, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before flying.
BCN is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 33 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BCN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Toronto
₹ 19,970 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 30,106. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to Toronto.
The cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 49 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. Following your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 39 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near YTZ. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from BCN to Toronto at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto. August is the busiest month to travel to Toronto. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flights from BCN to Toronto around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Toronto right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Toronto:
CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Toronto travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
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