Travelling from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is seven hours ahead of Monterrey and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MTY to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MTY and BCN include:
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Handy information about Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart MTY reach their destination without delay.
To get to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport from central Monterrey, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MTY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Travel at your own pace with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and chase adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MTY to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among its highlights.