Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are 20 London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, pick the 08:50 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:15 with British Airways.
Your LCY to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this carrier.
British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 84.62% of services arriving on schedule, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LCY to BCN flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between LCY and BCN include:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
₹ 8,938 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 15,560. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LCY to BCN.
The cheapest month for flights from London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LCY to BCN.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London City Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LCY. Whether you have an early flight from London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from London City Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among its highlights.
