Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 7 hours 16 minutes. Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona 3 hours behind Dubai.
Take your pick of 20 weekly flights from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The 03:25 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight available between DXB and BCN. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 21:00 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Traveling to Barcelona (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a breeze with Emirates. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between DXB and BCN:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Cairo International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Before organizing your cheap ticket from DXB to BCN, check if you need a visa to enter Spain. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated often. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is $114. The cheapest price for a return flight is $234. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 10 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to BCN.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from DXB to BCN. You don't need to search every day to see whether airfares have fallen. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Located around 14 kilometers from central Dubai, Dubai Airport can be reached in approximately 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 49 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near DXB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes about 33 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to BCN in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from DXB to BCN, check out our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are top attractions which should be on any good Barcelona itinerary.
Complete your Barcelona trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Barcelona-El Prat Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Barcelona.