Travelling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is seven hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MDW to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Barcelona Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MDW and BCN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is $429. A return plane ticket is currently $967. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MDW to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Barcelona Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MDW to BCN.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
76% of flights departing from Chicago Midway Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MDW:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel near BCN if you have a late Chicago Midway Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDW to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you want to check out another great destination in Spain, head for Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are the start of reasons to visit.