Flying from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Brussels and Barcelona share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 63 weekly Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Your BRU to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Barcelona, Spain. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
Ryanair is a leader in on-time performance for BRU to BCN flights, with 87.5% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRU and BCN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is $35. A return fare right now is $65. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BRU to BCN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BRU to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
75% of flights that leave from Brussels International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Brussels International Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're taking a late Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Barcelona Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you'd like to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRU to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
