Travelling from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona seven hours ahead of Memphis.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEM to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEM and BCN include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
$487 is currently the best price for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. A return flight starts from $916. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEM to BCN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEM to BCN.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)
You'll find MEM at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Of all flights departing from Memphis International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Memphis International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Memphis. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MEM:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Memphis International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and discover 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 lowest price by booking your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you like a more low-key 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 Memphis International Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEM to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among the biggest draws.
