Travelling from Granada Airport (GRX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Granada and Barcelona are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 38 Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, select the 09:20 Vueling flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:45 with Vueling.
Your GRX to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Vueling has direct flights from Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Vueling.
Vueling ranks as the top on-time carrier for GRX to BCN flights, with 88.62% of services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GRX and BCN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Granada Airport (GRX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, ر.ق. 117 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 242. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRX to BCN.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GRX to BCN.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
Granada Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.9% of flights that take off from GRX land on time.
Central Granada to Granada Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near GRX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Granada Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GRX to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
