Flying from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is five hours ahead of Lexington and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LEX to BCN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Blue Grass Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LEX and BCN include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is ₹ 33,850. A return plane ticket is currently ₹ 72,311. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LEX to BCN if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Blue Grass Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Landing cheap flights from LEX to BCN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Blue Grass Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
LEX's address is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Of the flights that depart from Blue Grass Airport, 77.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Blue Grass Airport from central Lexington, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LEX:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Blue Grass Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Grab 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Blue Grass Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
Lock in your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LEX to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among the biggest draws.
