Cheap Flights from London (STN) to Barcelona (BCN)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Stansted to Barcelona? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Stansted to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from London Stansted to Barcelona

London Stansted to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Stansted to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

London to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$70
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week34

Finding cheap flights from London Stansted to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Stansted to Barcelona is $70. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from London Stansted to Barcelona.
Ryanair, Malta Air and Ryanair UK Ltd. fly direct from London Stansted to Barcelona.
As of June 2025, there are 34 flights per week flying from London Stansted to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Barcelona is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Barcelona Airport on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.

  • Flights from STN to BCN start at 05:55 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 21:55 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 41 weekly Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your STN to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Ryanair has direct flights from Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for STN to BCN flights is Ryanair.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and BCN:

    • Menorca Airport

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

    • Ibiza Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • $31 is the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from $70. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from STN to BCN.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Picking up cheap flights from STN to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)

  • When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near STN. Whether you have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

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.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.

  • Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

Explore more of Spain

  • Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, head for 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.

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