Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Canberra.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CBR to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is $750. A return plane ticket right now is $1,312. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CBR to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Canberra Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CBR to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Canberra Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
72.61% of flights taking off from Canberra Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Canberra Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CBR:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel near BCN if you're catching a late Canberra Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Barcelona-El Prat 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Canberra Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Canberra Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CBR to BCN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
