Cheap Flights from Barcelona to London

Fancy a weekend seeing the sights in London or just returning home from Barcelona, flights Barcelona to London is a sought-after air route with many flights daily. So, no matter if it’s for leisure or business, by business class or with a cheap last-minute deal, Trip.com will find the best deal available.

Travel requirements: Flights Barcelona to London

Passengers vaccinated and unvaccinated can currently travel freely from Barcelona to London. And there’re low entry requirements for arriving in London and returning to Barcelona.

COVID restrictions: As of June 2022, the 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.

Returning to Barcelona: For non-essential travel reasons, passengers returning to Barcelona are required to show accepted proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of recovery. Also, travellers with passports that require Spanish visas must obtain a valid visa before departure.

For updated information regarding the travel restrictions for flights Barcelona to London, check out our Spain to United Kingdom 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 Barcelona to London

Average flight time: 2 hrs 22 mins

Flights per week: approx. 489

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

London is a major European tourism and business centre and the most important and busy airline hub by far. There are at least five airlines that offer Barcelona to London direct flights: British Airways, Vueling Airlines, EasyJet, Ryanair, and Iberia Airline. In collaboration with Vueling Airlines, Barcelona to London flights Iberia offers 6-12 direct flights daily to London Gatwick and London Heathrow, depending on the month. For the budget airline option, several Barcelona to London flights EasyJet also have direct flights to London Gatwick and London Luton Airport on most days of the week. Alternative, if passengers don’t mind flying with one stopover, more airline choices are available, such as Barcelona to London flights Air France, Barcelona to London flights Lufthansa and Barcelona to London flights Swiss International Air Lines.

Barcelona to London

flight time/duration range from 2 hrs 10 mins to 2 hrs 35 mins. The earliest flight departs from Barcelona (BCN) at 06:10 and arrives in London (STN) at 07:40. The latest flight departs from Barcelona (BCN) at 21:50 and arrives in London (LGW) at 23:10.

Flights Barcelona to London depart from Barcelona’s main airport, Barcelona Airport (BCN). In London, four out of six of London’s airports are currently receiving flights from Barcelona, including Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport. As arriving flights can land in four airports and terminals in London, it is advisable for passengers to pay extra attention to their tickets to avoid any delays.

Cheap flights and ticket options: Flights Barcelona to London

Cheapest direct flight: £30

Cheapest direct return: £56

Cheapest month to travel: January

Most expensive months to travel: September

Most popular airline: Iberia

This popular air route, flights Barcelona to London, are served by at least 35 direct and indirect daily departures. The number increases to over 50 daily flights during busy periods. There is an abundance of cheap ticket choices, flexible fares or last-minute deals to choose from. While Barcelona to London flight price/cost varies based on the time of the year, airline and flight types, there’re plenty of great airfare deals year-round to be found.

Though the low average rate is around £30, the cheapest fare is out there for only £5. Bargain seekers won’t find anything more affordable than this price for Barcelona to London direct flights and Barcelona to London flights one way. The best deal for flights from Barcelona to London return is also at a great price of £56. For travellers who prefer business or first class, Barcelona to London first class flights starts from £215 one way or £377 return.

According to Trip.com's data, the peak season for flights Barcelona to London is the month of September, when the average fare is from a low rate of £53. In contrast, for passengers looking for those cheap deals, the lowest one way direct ticket can be found for only £5 when flying during the off-season, like January.

For cheap fares of the week, by analyzing data from all airlines on Trip.com, passengers can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

The best ways to and from the airport

Flight from Barcelona to London depart from Barcelona’s only airport, Barcelona Airport (BCN), also known as Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Located about 14.7 km (approx. 9 miles) southwest of the city, it is the second-largest international airport in Spain. In addition to getting a taxi or private transfer, the Aerobus is an airport express shuttle bus that connects the city and the BCN’s Terminals 1 and 2. Travellers can hop on the bus from stops at strategic points in Barcelona. At an economical 5.9 Euro (approx. £5), the Aerobus takes about 35 minutes to reach the airport from the downtown area of Plaça de Catalunya, depending on traffic.

Arriving in London, flights Barcelona to London will land at four of London’s six major airports, Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Travelling to the centre of London from any of these airports is easy and convenient. Besides getting a taxi or public transportation, there are these fast and budget-friendly choices: 15 minutes by Heathrow Express train to London Paddington, 30 minutes by Gatwick Express to London Victoria, 35 minutes by train + shuttle bus from Luton Airport to London St. Pancras and 47 minutes by Stansted Express train to London Liverpool Street.

Places to visit in London

Innovative, multicultural and sophisticated, these are just a few things London is known for. This exciting and vibrant metropolis has everything a traveller looks for in a short visit or an extended stay. While London’s seasons have their unique appeals, the most pleasant time to visit has to be June-August. Weather-wise is the period when the temperature ranges between 13 to 30 degrees Celsius, with mostly sunny days and the least amount of rain.

London is a walkable modern city filled with impressive buildings, world-famous attractions and endless charm and tradition. Visitors can start their sightseeing by taking a walk along the Thames and admiring the Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the seat of Britain's government. Further down the river, stop by one of Britain's most iconic buildings, the Tower of London, to see the magnificent Crown Jewels exhibition, the famous tower ravens the beefeater guards. Another symbol of London is the Tower Bridge. It occasionally opens its drawbridge to let large ships through. London is a city of museums, so why not spend a day immerse in world culture and antiquities in one of the most renowned museums in the world, the British Museum.

For more travel experiences, tips, and places to eat and stay, check out London Travel Guide. For a more extended stay, explore the sights and cultural activities in the Greater London Travel Guide.