Flying from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona one hour ahead of Newcastle.
To ensure you catch your NCL to BCN flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair has direct flights from Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers NCL to BCN flights, with 76.47% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between NCL and BCN include:
London Heathrow Airport
Belfast International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
₹ 3,215 is the best price for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 5,364. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCL to BCN.
The cheapest month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
When it comes to Newcastle International Airport's on-time performance, 71.29% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Newcastle International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to NCL:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel near BCN if you're taking a late Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Newcastle International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NCL to BCN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.