Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Barcelona

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Barcelona El Prat Airport BCN

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Barcelona

Three airlines operate direct flights from Tel Aviv to Barcelona: EL AL, Norwegian Airlines, and Vueling. Arkia operates charter flights Tel Aviv Barcelona. These flights arrive at El Prat Airport (BCN). You can always mix between these airlines to find the cheapest flights from Tel Aviv to Barcelona on Skyscanner.co.il.

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Terminal Information - Departing

All flights from Tel Aviv to Barcelona depart from Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport, known as נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון. The train station is just outside the terminal; If you fly from Tel Aviv to Barcelona during the weekend or a holiday, you will have to use a taxi or your commute to the airport by yourself. Make sure you arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to departure time to allow enough time for security check. You can pass the time until your flight at the duty-free shopping area, buy anything from alcoholic beverages to clothing and shoes, and enjoy bargain sales at the electronics department. You can always keep your things at the duty-free service and pick them up when you return to Israel.

There are numerous restaurants and cafes where you can satisfy your hunger before your flight from Tel Aviv to Barcelona. Browse your favorite websites via the free Wi-Fi, and if you have a premium credit card, you can check one of the two Dan Lounges. No platinum card? You can still get in for a fee and enjoy the food and drinks inside. Elite members of EL AL can also relax in the King David Lounge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Tel Aviv to Barcelona arrive at El Prat Airport BCN, the second biggest airport in Spain. It’s the main operating base of Vueling and a prime destination for Iberia. The airport is located 10 km southwest of Barcelona. Norwegian Airlines and Sun d'Or flights are operating from terminal 2B. All other flights to and from Tel Aviv are being serviced at Terminal 1.

The fastest way from the airport to the city center is the Aero Bus. You can purchase tickets in advance and pay €5.90 for single ticket or €10.20 for return. The Metro connects both terminals and costs €4 for a single ticket, and you will have to change trains to get to the city center. The can also use the RENFE train which runs every 30 minutes from terminal 2. However, you should know that it is usually delayed. A taxi ride will bring you to the city in about 20 minutes and will cost you approximately €25-30.

Things you should know

Before your Tel Aviv Barcelona flights, you must make sure that your passport is valid for at least three months after your return date back to Israel. When you arrive in Barcelona, there will be two separate lines for EU citizens and non-EU. Spain is one of the Schengen countries, so the border control officer might check if that you didn’t stay in the Schengen area more than a total of 90 days in half a year, which is the maximum allowed.

Useful Information about Barcelona - ברצלונה

Must see: Park Guell, Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, and Casa Battllo are iconic works of Antoni Gaudi, the Catalan artist, an architect from Reus. The iconic curved buildings are his signature style. La Ramblas: You don’t have to be a foodie to love the La Boqueria market.

Shopping: Mango and Zara are only the tip of the iceberg of your shopping options. If you have found cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Barcelona during Easter, visit the festivals and processions in Holy Week, but you will need to book your accommodation weeks in advance. Christmas markets are a unique take on the traditional German Weinachtsmärkte, and if you are staying for until the beginning of January, the Spanish will show you how to celebrate a very happy new year on New Year's Eve.

With the cost of living in Israel, you will surely enjoy your trip to Barcelona, which is about 20% cheaper compared to Tel Aviv. A meal in a typical restaurant will cost you 26% less than in Israel, and beers are around 60% cheaper. If you like department stores such as Zara and H&M, you will pay 35% less in Barcelona. Public transportation is a bit more expensive, though, but you will save 50% on a good wine bottle comparing to what you pay in Tel Aviv.

How to find cheap flights to Barcelona

Round-trip flights Tel Aviv Barcelona are usually more expensive than $294 (₪1,016). However, on some dates, you can find very cheap flights to Barcelona for around $170 (less than ₪600) round-trip. Note that prices change regularly, sometimes even more than once a day. Use our “whole month” and find the cheapest flights from Tel Aviv to Barcelona. The best time to book your cheap flights to Barcelona is 21 weeks before you plan to fly. The cheapest months to find cheap flights from Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Barcelona BCN are January and November when flights are 16% cheaper compared to the average price, Want to know when cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Barcelona are available? Sign up for Price Alert, and we’ll drop you a line.

This information is correct as of March 2018