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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:45
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 00:50.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

A direct flight from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 1h 45m, covering 522 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 Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from £89 to £169, with an average of £123 over the past 12 months. Anything below £89 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the £123 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £92 return via Birmingham (BHX), compared with £123 for direct.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights are:

• Vueling: 84% on time
• Ryanair: 80% on time
• Air France: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£76 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 Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Paris and Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around £82 return, with a flight time of about 1h 40m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around £40, with a trip time of about 6h 50m. The bus is similarly priced at around £47 and takes about 13h 05m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 47% lower. However, those options take about 8+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £47, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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 Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

One-stop flights from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £119 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £135, a difference of £16.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Paris and Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Vueling
• Air France
• Transavia France
• Ryanair

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 13m, compared to 5h 24m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) and 5h 29m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Among airlines operating Paris to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: 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
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: 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.

In the middle of Barcelona Airport, you will find the Business Centre, a facility designed to meet your business demands. It provides offices as well as conference rooms. Top-notch service is available from the staff. The center also provides Air Rooms, each with a private bathroom, Wi-Fi, a TV, a safe, and a bar. For quicker, simpler business needs, in Terminals 1 and 2 you can find centers where you can fax and copy.

It depends. While Orly (ORY) Airport is closer to the center of Paris, Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is more easily accessed by metro. However, Orly Airport has the advantage of being smaller and more manageable than Charles de Gaulle, which is larger and more confusing with its layout of smaller individual terminals within the three main terminals. Flights from Orly tend to be cheaper.

The Barcelona Airport (BCN) offers a number of public transportation options for getting into the heart of Barcelona. From either terminal, you can take the Aerobus into Barcelona. Airport Bus #46 also goes right into the city center. You can take a train or the metro – they both have stations right in the airport. You can always find cabs outside either terminal, 24/7.

Charles de Gaulle (CDG) features a number of premium lounges that offer upscale relaxation for passengers. Since Orly is a smaller airport, its lounges are not as elite. Passengers can access these lounges with a Priority Pass or by purchasing a day-pass.

Yes. At any of the three Heaven and Earth spas in Barcelona Airport, you can treat yourself to a massage. You can also get yourself a manicure, pedicure, or facial. You can even indulge in the experience of Indian or Asian therapeutic treatments.