Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona three hours behind Muscat.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCT to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between MCT and BCN include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, ₹ 12,394 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 29,826. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MCT to BCN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from MCT to BCN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MCT touch down on schedule 85.46% of the time.
Muscat International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MCT? If you're boarding an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Muscat International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
Lock in your flight from Muscat International 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.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MCT to BCN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
