Travelling from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is seven hours ahead of Monterrey and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MTY to BCN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MTY and BCN:
Benito Juarez International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
$694 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,213. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MTY to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MTY to BCN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Of the departures from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, 68.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Monterrey. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MTY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BCN if you have a late Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like 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). Search for cheap tickets from MTY to BCN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among the biggest draws.