Cheap Flights from London to Barcelona

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Travel requirements: Flights London to Barcelona

For non-essential travel reasons, passengers flying to Barcelona are required to show accepted proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of recovery. Also, travellers who carry a passport that requires a visa must obtain a valid visa prior to departure.

COVID restrictions: As of June 2022, arriving passengers in Barcelona who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must hold proof of having received two doses of a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). Vaccinated passengers will not need a negative COVID test. Unvaccinated passengers aged 12 years and older must hold either a negative Nucleic Acid Amplification test result issued within 72 hours before arrival, or a negative Rapid Antigen Test result tested within 24 hours before arrival.

Returning to London: United Kingdom has no COVID-19 travel restrictions in place. Arriving passengers from any country will not need to quarantine, present proof of vaccination or have a COVID-19 test, nor are they required to have any travel/medical insurance.

For updated information regarding the travel restrictions for flights London to Barcelona, check out our United Kingdom to Spain Latest Travel Restrictions Page for more details. Also, during COVID-19, entry policies are frequently updated. It is highly recommended to subscribe to entry policy updates via email for your departure location and destination.

Essential information: Flights London to Barcelona

Average flight time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Flights per week: approx. 466

Time difference between London to Barcelona: 1 hr (GMT+2)

Each year, millions of British tourists travel to Spain on holiday, and many of them land in Barcelona. This makes flights London to Barcelona a very popular air route. As a result, at least five airlines offer London to Barcelona direct flights: British Airways, Vueling Airlines, EasyJet, Ryanair, and Iberia Airline. In collaboration with Vueling Airlines, London to Barcelona flights Iberia offers 6-12 direct flights daily from LGW and LHR to Barcelona Airport, depending on the month. Prefer to fly with a budget airline? London to Barcelona flights EasyJet offers direct flights to London Gatwick and London Luton Airport on most days of the week. Many additional airlines also operate flights London to Barcelona if passengers don’t mind one stopover, such as London to Barcelona flights Tap Portugal, London to Barcelona flights Lufthansa and London to Barcelona flights Eurowings.

London to Barcelona flight time/duration range from 2 hrs 5 mins to 2 hrs 15 mins. The earliest flight departs from London (LHR) at 06:10 and arrives in Barcelona (BCN) at 09:20. The latest flight departs from London (LGW) at 21:50 and arrives in Barcelona (BCN) at 01:05.

Flights London to Barcelona depart from four London airports, including Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport. Arriving in Barcelona, all flights land at the city’s only main airport, Barcelona Airport. As departing flights can take off from four airports and terminals in London, passengers should pay extra attention to their tickets to avoid delays.

Cheap flights and ticket options: Flights London to Barcelona

Average direct flight: £30

Average direct return: £56

Cheapest month to travel: March

Most expensive months to travel: September

Most popular airline: Iberia

Flights London to Barcelona are served by at least 40 direct and indirect daily departures. The number increases to over 85 daily flights during peak periods. While London to Barcelona flight price/cost varies based on the time of the year, airline and flight types, there’s an abundance of fantastic airfare deals, cheap ticket choices and flexible fares year-round to be had. Also, for cheap fares during the week, by analyzing data from all airlines on Trip.com, passengers can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Though the average rate for a one way ticket is around £30, the cheapest fare is out there for only £20. Bargain seekers won’t find anything more affordable than this price for London to Barcelona direct flights and London to Barcelona flights one way. The average cost for flights from London to Barcelona return is an incredible £56. Rather travel in business or first class? London to Barcelona first class flights start from £291 one way or £439 return.

According to Trip.com's data, the peak season for flights London to Barcelona is the month of September, when the average fare is around £28. In contrast, for passengers who like to travel in the off-season for the lowest fares, during March, the cheapest month to travel, passengers can find cheap fares for around £20.

The best ways to and from the airport

Flight from London to Barcelona depart from four London airports, Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). There are several ways travellers can reach each airport from central London. Hailing a taxi, booking a private transfer or hopping on public transportation like trains, underground and buses are all manageable options. But the fastest and most cost-effective transport choices include: The Heathrow Express train from London Paddington (approx. 15 minutes); The Gatwick Express from London Victoria (approx. 30 minutes); Train + shuttle bus to Luton Airport from London St. Pancras (approx. 35 minutes); And the Stansted Express train from London Liverpool Street (approx. 47 minutes).

Arriving in Barcelona, flights from London will land at the Barcelona Airport (BCN). Also known as Barcelona – El Prat Airport, it is situated about 14.7 km (approx. 9 miles) southwest of the city. Visitors can grab a taxi or book a private transfer for easy transfer to the centre. Alternatively, the Aerobus is an airport express shuttle bus connecting the BCN’s terminals and the city. Operating 365 days a year and departing every 5 minutes from the airport terminal T1 or T2, it drops passengers at several stops at strategic points in Barcelona. At an economical 5.9 Euro (approx. £5), the Aerobus takes about 35 minutes to reach the downtown (e.g. Plaça de Catalunya area), depending on traffic.

Places to visit in Barcelona

While Barcelona is Spain’s second-largest city, it is renowned worldwide for being the home of FC Barcelona, Antoni Gaudí, Sagrada Família church, Museu Picasso and much more. Its magnificent coastline and warm weather attract millions of tourists seeking sun, sand and sea each year. Perfect for a fun weekend getaway or a culture-packed vacation, Barcelona has everything visitors look for.

While Barcelona is a pleasant city year-round, the best time to visit is from May to June as the heat is mild and there are numerous festivals to make the holiday extra special. The actual summer months can be sticky with humidity and packed with tourists.

What to see in just a few days? If seeing famous architect Antoni Gaudí and his Surrealist buildings is at the top of the list, head to the Basílica de la Sagrada Família. Gaudí’s unfinished work of art to this day, it is one of Europe's most unconventional churches and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other Gaudí highlights include Casa Milà (La Pedrera), Parc Güell – Gaudí's Surrealist Park and Casa Batlló. For museum lovers, Barcelona has numerous world-class museums and galleries such as the Museu Picasso de Barcelona, Fundació Joan Miró and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. What about a day on the beach? Bogatell beach is considered one of Spain's best beaches, and visitors have a 600-meter-long stretch of pristine golden beach to enjoy. Other beach options include Barceloneta beach, Nova Icària and Mar Bella.

Check out the Barcelona Travel Guide for more travel experiences, tips, and places to eat and stay. Also, look at these great offers and discounted Barcelona tours and tickets.