Cheap Flights from London to Barcelona

Fly to Barcelona, Spain’s city by the sea, where you can see Gaudi’s Gothic masterpiece: La Sagrada Familia.

Airlines flying this route

There are regular direct flights to Barcelona from London Heathrow. The airlines that offer non-stop flights are Vueling Airlines, Iberia and British Airways.

There are other airlines that run flights to Barcelona, though these generally stop in Madrid (MAD), Munich (MUC) or Zurich (ZRH). These are operated by Swiss, Lufthansa and Iberia.

Your Departure Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Departing from: Terminals 3 and 5

Heathrow Airport has a great range of facilities; passengers will have access to currency exchange services, ATMs, charging stations and pharmacies. You can also easily connect to the free WiFi in the airport by registering your laptop or mobile device. There is also a good selection of restaurants, bars and cafes to eat in, and a whole host of retailers to shop and browse in before your flight.

Your Destination Airport

Barcelona Airport (BCN)

Arriving in: Terminal 1

Barcelona Airport is pretty well equipped to deal with its incoming passengers. Transiting guests will have access to cash machines, postal and information services, as well as multimedia areas and WiFi points throughout the terminals. There are duty-free shops, and high street retailers that operate out of the airport, along with a wide selection of dining options, from fast-food to tapas bars and cafes.

Transport

There is a bus service called the Aerobus, which is fairly cheap and a fast way to get into the city. A single fare costs 5.90EUR ($9) and a return only 10.20EUR ($16) and the journey takes around 30 minutes. The train is a little shorter, at around 25 minutes and 4.10EUR ($6) but you must buy a ten ride ticket (T10) in order to use the train, and you also must take a free shuttle bus to get to the station in Terminal 2.

Taking a taxi is the fastest, and probably the most convenient way to get into downtown Barcelona, but it is also the most expensive, with a 20-25 minute journey costing approximately 30EUR ($46).

Many prefer to hire a car and drive for the duration of their stay. In BCN Airport you will find most of the major car companies operate out of here, including Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.

Do you need a form of identification?

Yes. This is an international flight, so you are required to carry your passport with you.

How long should you leave to get to the airport?

As this is an international flight, it is recommended that you check in at least 90-120 minutes before the scheduled departure time for this portion of the flight. Please be aware that if you are travelling in a group, or are going on to a connecting flight, that you must arrive 120 minutes before departure time. 

Things you need to know

Time difference: Barcelona is one hour ahead of London.

Weather: If you like to be warm, Barcelona is best visited in the summer when average temperatures sit around 25°C and can go as high as 30°C. Late spring (May) is a lovely time to visit if you fancy sunny warm days in the late teens, but don’t want to battle the crowds to see the city’s famed attractions. Winter is generally mild, and typical temperatures are about 10-11°C, though the evenings can dip as low as 4°C, so pack warmly!

Barcelona is a very reasonable city, and a good deal cheaper than London. If you want to hit the town for a three-course meal for two at a mid range restaurant, expect the bill to come to a very reasonable 40EUR ($61).