Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York.
Take your pick of seven weekly New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 19:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:35.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your EWR to BCN flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a cinch with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier operating EWR to BCN flights, with 70.0% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EWR and BCN:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Lisbon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Right now, $348 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $712. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from EWR to BCN by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EWR to BCN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights leaving New York Newark Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central New York to New York Newark Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near EWR:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel near BCN if you're taking a late New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Barcelona Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Barcelona in March.
Book your flight from New York Newark Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you want to explore 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 EWR to BCN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without visiting Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.



