Flying from Palese Airport (BRI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bari.
Flights from BRI to BCN start at 10:40 — the earliest with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 18:45 with Vueling. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Your BRI to BCN flight won't wait if you're 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 bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Vueling is your gateway to exploring Barcelona (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating BRI to BCN flights. A dependable 95.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BRI and BCN:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, $56 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $122. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BRI to BCN, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BRI to BCN.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Palese Airport (BRI)
72.39% of flights that take off from Palese Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Palese Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Bari. If you're driving, catching a cab 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 around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BRI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Palese Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRI to BCN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.