Traveling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Barcelona and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BCN to NRT flight.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Narita International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and NRT:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Narita International Airport flight is $404. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $702. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BCN to NRT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Narita International Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Narita International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Reserve a hotel near NRT if you're catching a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Narita International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport is roughly 64 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Narita International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tokyo in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to NRT in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometers away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometers west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.