Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Amsterdam and Barcelona follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 91 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with Transavia is the earliest flight you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your AMS to BCN flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport. When you're ready to start your Barcelona adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Spain:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
Transavia is the most punctual carrier that offers AMS to BCN flights. A dependable 86.49% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AMS and BCN:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
$88 is the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. A return flight starts from $152. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to BCN, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Barcelona. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Barcelona Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to BCN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.