Cheap Flights from East Midlands to Barcelona

This information is correct as of December 2015

Airlines that fly from East Midlands to Barcelona

Ryanair offers direct flights to Barcelona during the summer season.

Terminal Information – Departing

East Midlands Airport has one terminal. The departure lounge has a good range of facilities, with one hour of free Wi-Fi for every passenger, some shops, a food court and an Escape Lounge. Do a bit of shopping before you fly at World Duty Free, Dixons Travel, and Superdrug. Remember to pick up some sunscreen in Boots and grab some light-reading for the beach from WHSmith. The food court has something for every taste, whether you're in the mood for a coffee and a sandwich (Flat White), a slap-up Italian-American meal (Frankie & Benny's) or a bit of local flavour (Pork & Pickle). Burger King and Grab and Fly are great if you're in a hurry, or you can linger over dinner at The Castle Rock Tap Room and Kitchen. The Escape Lounge offers a bit of extra luxury. For £19.99* per person you can enjoy a complimentary selection of snacks and drinks as well as unlimited internet access.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Ryanair flights land at Terminal 2. This is where the airport's main public transport hub and train station are, too, so that's pretty handy. The suburban train is the fastest way into the city centre, and one-way tickets cost €4.10* (about £3). Keep an eye on the station signs: this train goes through Barcelona and onwards to the suburbs, so you will need to jump out when you reach the city centre. Alternatively you can take the Aerobus Express bus, which goes straight into the heart of Barcelona. Single tickets cost €5.90* (about £4.30) while 15 day return tickets cost €10.20* (about £7.40). Local bus 46 takes a little longer to reach the city centre, but is a lot cheaper at €2* (about £1.45) for a single.  If you'd rather avoid public transport you can catch a taxi from the rank outside the terminal. The journey into the city centre should cost around €30-40* (about £21-30). If you're planning a self-drive holiday around the Costa Brava, you will find the car rental desks inside the terminal. Compare car hire at Barcelona Airport with Skyscanner to find a good deal before you fly.

Practical Information

You need a valid passport to fly from East Midlands to Barcelona. For international flights we recommend arriving around two hours before your flight's scheduled departure time.

What to expect in Barcelona

Spain is one hour ahead of the UK and the currency is the Euro (€). Barcelona is known for its warm weather and low prices. During the summer you can expect an average temperature of 24°C, and if you visit in winter you can expect a mild 10°C.  Barcelona is a great value destination: a three-course meal for two costs less than £30* while a pint of local beer is about £2.*

*Prices subject to change