Travelling from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Bucharest. Check out your options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) or Baneasa Airport (BBU) when organising your flight from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
The most popular route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), with 18 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from OTP to BCN is the 5:50am Wizz Air Malta option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 6:20pm with Wizz Air Malta.
Your flight from Bucharest to BCN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) leave from this terminal.
Wizz Air Malta is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport leaving from OTP.
Most passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air Malta between OTP and BCN.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Bucharest to BCN leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
OTP is about 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
Think about setting out from Baneasa Airport (BBU). You can book a direct Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) plane ticket with departures from here.
Board your direct flight from Bucharest to BCN with Wizz Air Malta. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of BBU.
Wizz Air Malta is the top choice for bookings on the BBU to BCN route.
From the centre of Bucharest, BBU is approximately 8 kilometres away. When planning the quickest way to get there, find out whether public transport is available or if it's better to drive.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bucharest to BCN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Baneasa Airport:
Most flights that depart Baneasa Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near BCN and hit the pillow fast:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona is around 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
$74 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. A return flight starts at $143. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bucharest to BCN if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Visit Barcelona in January for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Bucharest to BCN plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Barcelona:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Barcelona when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Sagrada Familia followed by Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.