Flying from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is six hours ahead of Austin and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your AUS to BCN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between AUS and BCN:
O'Hare International Airport
Miami International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is $313. A return fare is currently $677. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AUS to BCN if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AUS to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AUS touch down on schedule 81.23% of the time.
Central Austin to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is around 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AUS? If you're catching an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're getting in on a late Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before you set off.
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 kilometers away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from AUS to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another corner of Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometers west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among its highlights.