Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Kiruna Airport (KRN): what you need to know
Barcelona and Kiruna share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
To ensure you catch your BCN to KRN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kiruna Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and KRN:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
Right now, $583 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kiruna Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $954. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to KRN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kiruna Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to KRN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kiruna Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that take off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kiruna Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Kiruna Airport (KRN)
If you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kiruna Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near KRN:
Go where the road takes you with a Kiruna Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Sixt and chase adventure across Kiruna and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Kiruna Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to central Kiruna
Kiruna Airport to the centre of Kiruna has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kiruna Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Kiruna. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in July.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kiruna Airport for July if you want to visit Kiruna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to KRN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sweden
Umea is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kiruna. Around 451 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Umedalen Skulptur, Guitars the Museum and UmeA Folkets Hus.
If you want to check out another great destination in Sweden, consider Skelleftea, roughly 354 kilometres south of Kiruna. Skelleftea Museum, Nordanaparken and Leo's Lekland are key highlights.
