Cheap Flights from Leeds Bradford to Barcelona

This information is correct as of February 2016

Airlines that fly from Leeds to Barcelona

Jet2, Monarch Airlines and Vueling all offer flights from Leeds-Bradford International Airport to Barcelona.

Terminal Information – Departing

Leeds Airport has one terminal with a small but functional departure lounge. All of the usual airport shops are available, including World Duty Free for luxury bargains and WH Smith for the latest paperbacks. There's also a Superdrug and a Travelex, for last-minute holiday essentials. If you're peckish you can grab a snack at Burger King, Camden Food Company, or Caffe Ritazza. The Saltaire Bar is a great place to relax with a pre-flight tipple, but if you really want to kick off your holiday in style you can book into the airport's executive lounge. The Yorkshire Lounge charges £20* for entry, which includes complimentary refreshments and unlimited Wi-Fi.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Vueling flights land at Terminal 1. Jet2 and Monarch Airlines land at Terminal 2. It's easy to reach the centre of Barcelona from both terminals, either by public transport or a private rental. There are car hire desks in both arrival halls (remember to compare car hire with Skyscanner first). Private shuttle companies offer pick-up services from the airport, and some hotels in Barcelona offer this service for a small fee. There's a taxi rank outside each arrivals area, with the average cost of a taxi into the centre sitting around €30-40* (£23-31). Note that taxi prices in Spain are higher at night and on weekends. Express buses Aerobus A1 and Aerobus A2 run between the airport and Plaça de Catalunya. Tickets can be bought by card at the machines or by cash on the bus. Singles are €5.90* (about £4.60) and a 15 day returns are €10.20* (about £7.95). Terminal 2 has a train station, which you can reach from Terminal 1 using the green coach. Tickets on the suburban train are €4.10* (about £3.20) each way. Bear in mind the train doesn't stop in Barcelona, but continues on to the suburbs.

Practical Information

You need a valid passport to travel from Leeds to Barcelona. We recommend arriving at the airport around 90 minutes before your flight is scheduled to depart.

What to expect in Barcelona

Pack your sunglasses and plenty of factor 30, Barcelona is much hotter and sunnier than Leeds. During the summer you can expect an average temperature of 26°C. During the winter it drops to a mild 10°C, but there are still blue skies aplenty. The average prices in Barcelona are a lot lower than what you would expect to pay in Leeds. Dinner for two in Barcelona is around €40* (roughly £31), while a pint of local beer is just €2.50* (about £1.95). It's not just sun, sea and sangria. There are plenty of amazing cultural things to see and do in Catalonia's capital. For more info, check out our Barcelona Travel Guide.

*Prices subject to change