Flying from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) jetting off from here.
4 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Barcelona is one hour ahead of Reykjavik. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). You can pick from 6 direct services every week. Icelandair operates a 8am departure between KEF and BCN.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Reykjavik to BCN.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Get there in one go from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Direct flights from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) can be booked from here.
You'll have your choice of airlines operating direct flights from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport leaving from KEF. Book your seat with one of these:
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Icelandair between KEF and BCN.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 68.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Reykjavik to BCN departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% land on time at their destination.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
You can reach RKV from central Reykjavik in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Reykjavik to BCN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Reykjavik International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.1%.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late flight from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
₹ 6,533 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 13,354. These fares may change based on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Reykjavik to BCN, book your flight ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). July is the busiest month to travel to Barcelona. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
Lock in a Reykjavik to BCN flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Barcelona right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Barcelona when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Sagrada Familia followed by Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Ibiza is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. No journey is complete without visiting Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
