Travelling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Vienna and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from VIE to BCN start from 06:05 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:05 with Wizz Air Malta. In total, you can take your pick of 111 weekly Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your VIE to BCN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. When you're ready to start your Barcelona holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Spain:
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Austrian is the most punctual carrier that offers VIE to BCN flights. A dependable 84.31% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
$45 is currently the best price for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at $81. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from VIE to BCN by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from VIE to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
78.59% of flights leaving from Vienna International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Vienna to Vienna International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to VIE:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Vienna International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VIE to BCN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known 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.