Traveling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Hartford.
Leave enough time to catch your BDL to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bradley International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BDL and BCN include:
Dublin Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, $221 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $427. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BDL to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Bradley International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BDL to BCN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bradley International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
The address for BDL is Schoephoester Road.
Bradley International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.22% of flights that take off from BDL reach their destination without delay.
To reach Bradley International Airport from central Hartford, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BDL:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late Bradley International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Follow your own route with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and chase adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bradley International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Bradley International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 68ºF and 88ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 41ºF and 57ºF. Look for cheap tickets from BDL to BCN around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 160 miles west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 250 miles west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.
