Travelling from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Check out your options for departing Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The average time for a direct flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 7 hours 39 minutes.
Barcelona is 5 hours ahead of New York. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 25 direct flights a week between the two airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the busiest route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 16:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from EWR to BCN is with Iberia at 23:40.
Your flight from New York to BCN won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
August is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can take a direct flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
United is a leading airline that offers direct flights from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport leaving from EWR.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from New York to BCN departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
From the centre of New York, EWR is approximately 24 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)? Browse the fares departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
You have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from New York to BCN departing from JFK. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between John F. Kennedy International Airport and BCN:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
You can get to JFK from the centre of New York in approximately 48 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to BCN:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona takes around 24 minutes in a car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 33 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
₹ 15,254 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 27,847. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Score flight tickets from New York to BCN by booking at least 7 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport if you plan your break for April. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Barcelona, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from New York to BCN for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are highlights which should be on any well-planned Barcelona itinerary.
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