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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brighton to Barcelona:

• Earliest: departs at 05:40 and lands at 07:51
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 00:21.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Brighton to Barcelona:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Brighton to Barcelona takes 2h 11m, covering 661 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Brighton to Barcelona range from £58 to £151, with an average of £88 over the past 12 months. Anything below £58 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the £88 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £88 return, compared with £107 via a stopover through Ibiza (IBZ).

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Vueling has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brighton to Barcelona flights are:

• British Airways: 82% on time
• Vueling: 81% on time
• easyJet: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brighton to Barcelona flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, Evening flights for 19%, and Night flights for 3%.

Since Barcelona is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) – daily rates from around £1:

• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• DRIVALIA

Near Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO) – daily rates from around £5:

• Goldcar Rental SP
• Go By Car
• DRIVALIA
• Budget
• Thrifty

Near Reus Airport (REU) – daily rates from around £8:

• Goldcar Rental SP
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Sixt
• RENTALK50
• Rental K50

Flights from Brighton to Barcelona may depart from several airports in Brighton area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN), with arrivals available at airports in Barcelona such as Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), Girona Costa Brava (GRO) and Reus (REU).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brighton to Barcelona route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from Brighton to Barcelona most commonly connect through:

• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Brighton to Barcelona. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £85 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £111, a difference of £26.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

7 airlines operate flights between Brighton and Barcelona. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Vueling
• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Jet2

Flying via Menorca/Mahon (MAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 04m, compared to 5h 09m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 19m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of Brighton (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona are La Rambla, Placa de Catalunya, and Sagrada Familia. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brighton to Barcelona flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.