Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona is one hour ahead of Glasgow and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PIK to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for PIK to BCN flights is Ryanair.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PIK and BCN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Corvera International Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
£22 is currently the best price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at £44. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PIK to BCN.
The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Of all flights departing from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% land on time at their destination.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is approximately 30 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to PIK:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Barcelona. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to go to 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). Look for cheap tickets from PIK to BCN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 160 miles west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 250 miles west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.