Traveling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Frankfurt and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from FRA to BCN start at 07:05 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 21:00 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 71 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FRA to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa stands out as the most punctual carrier for FRA to BCN flights, with 80.06% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRA and BCN:
Geneve Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, $87 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $149. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to BCN by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near FRA:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometers west to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometers west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.