Cheap Flights from Exeter to Barcelona

This information is correct as of March 2016

Airlines that fly from Exeter to Barcelona

No airlines currently fly direct from Exeter to Barcelona. Indirect flights with one stop are available from Flybe and Air France via Paris, Flybe and KLM via Amsterdam, Flybe and Aer Lingus via Dublin. If you're happy to make two stops you can fly with Flybe and Swiss via London and Zurich, or with Flybe, British Airways and Iberia via London and Madrid.

Terminal Information – Departing

Exeter Airport has one terminal. The departure lounge has a bar if you need a pre-flight tipple, and a coffee shop if you need a bit of energy. There's a restaurant if you're hungry and a World Duty Free shop if you fancy a bit of a browse. You can escape the bustle of the departure lounge by checking into the airport's Executive Lounge. Entry costs £17.50* and is available to every passenger, regardless of airline.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Air France, Swiss, Iberia and KLM all land at terminal 1. Aer Lingus land at terminal 2a. Both terminals are well served by public transport and taxis. Note than many hotels in Barcelona and the surrounding area offer airport pick-up. Taxis from Barcelona Airport to the city centre should cost you around €30-40* (£23-31).  Taxi prices in Spain are more expensive on weekends and at night (between 10pm and 6am). There are two express buses serving the airport: Aerobus A1 and Aerobus A2, which both go to Placa de Catalunya in the city centre. Single tickets cost €5.90* (about £4.60) while a 15 day return ticket costs €10.20* (about £7.95). There's also a train station in terminal 2, which you can get to using the green coach from terminal 1. The suburban train line runs through Barcelona and tickets cost €4.10* (about £3.20). Car hire reception desks are located in both terminals, ideal if you're looking into car hire at Barcelona Airport.

Practical Information

You need a valid passport to fly from Exeter to Barcelona. We recommend arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight is scheduled to depart, giving yourself extra time if you're travelling during the school holidays or bringing hold luggage.

What to expect in Barcelona

Barcelona is one hour ahead of Exeter and the currency is the Euro (€). Barcelona is much warmer than Exeter, with a higher average temperature throughout the year. August is the hottest month: you can expect temperatures of 24°C and more. During the coolest month, January, the average temperature is about 10°C (twice the temperature of Exeter's coldest month, February). Barcelona is much cheaper than Exeter. You can enjoy a three-course dinner for two for around £30* and a pint of local beer for less than £2*. For travel tips and advice, check out our Barcelona Travel Guide.

*Prices subject to change