Flying from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are your main options in Stockholm.
3 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Barcelona (where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located) and Stockholm share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 15 direct flights a week between the two airports, Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the busiest route. SAS operates the earliest flight at 5:55am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from ARN to BCN is with Norwegian Air Sweden at 9:25pm.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Stockholm to BCN.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Go straight to your destination from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Direct flights from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) can be booked from here.
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport departing from ARN. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Most passengers choose to book seats with Norwegian Air Sweden from ARN to BCN.
Vueling takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 84.62% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Stockholm to BCN leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm, ARN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Stockholm Arlanda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
73.1% of flights that take off from Stockholm Arlanda Airport land at their destination on time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) out of Bromma Airport.
BMA is around 10 kilometres from central Stockholm. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Stockholm to BCN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Bromma Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Bromma Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57.41%.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Whether just for a couple of hours or several days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little less stressful. When jetting out of Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), you can book a flight ticket from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with a stop at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
From central Stockholm, NYO is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Early departures from Stockholm Skavsta Airport are easier when you stay in a nearby hotel. Get a step ahead by checking in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before your Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
With 80.46% of its departing flights arriving when they should, NYO is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and find adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, $41 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $99. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Stockholm to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on flight tickets from Stockholm to BCN.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Lock in a Stockholm to BCN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:
Your Barcelona visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Sagrada Familia, Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel about 241 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Spain, head for Ibiza, about 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are highlights.
