Flying from Melilla Airport (MLN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Melilla.
Every week, there are eight Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, pick the 09:05 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 14:25 with Iberia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MLN to BCN flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with Iberia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that operates MLN to BCN flights. An impressive 83.33% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MLN and BCN:
Almeria Airport
Malaga Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melilla Airport (MLN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is $151. A round-trip ticket right now is $311. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MLN to BCN.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MLN to BCN.
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Handy information about Melilla Airport (MLN)
Melilla Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MLN arrive at their destination as scheduled 86.37% of the time.
Melilla Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Melilla. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MLN:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Fast-track your adventure 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 usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Melilla Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MLN to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.