Amsterdam to Barcelona flights

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Barcelona?

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Barcelona typically takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. Flights that involve 1 to 2 stops can take up to 7 hours and 45 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers?

Flights with a stopover stop at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Zurich (ZRH), or Lisbon (LIS) airports before continuing to Barcelona.

What documentation do I need to fly to Barcelona from Amsterdam?

For citizens of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland, a valid passport or ID card will serve as proof of identity and nationality. Amsterdam and Barcelona are both within the Schengen zone. Other nationalities may require a visa to enter the Schengen zone.

Is there a time change from Amsterdam to Barcelona?

There is no time difference between Amsterdam and Barcelona, as both cities are on Central European Time (CET).

There are several airlines that offer departures from Amsterdam to Barcelona:

• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, flag carrier of the Netherlands.
• Vueling, Spanish budget airline headquartered in Barcelona.
• Transavia Airlines, low-cost Dutch airline based in Amsterdam.
• TAP Portugal, flag carrier of Portugal.
• Air France, France's flag carrier airline.

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• The periods from March to April, and September to October, are the best periods to visit Barcelona, when temperatures are pleasant for sightseeing and local festivals.
• August is the hottest month and the seaside is busy with sunbathers, swimmers, and water sports enthusiasts. There are many outdoor festivals and events throughout the city to help you make the most of the summer warmth.
• November is the cheapest time to go to Barcelona. The weather is still pleasant, and it is easier to visit museums and historic landmarks with fewer crowds.

Flights from Amsterdam to Barcelona take off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the main international airport in the Netherlands and one of Europe's busiest airports.

Useful information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, about 6 miles south-west of the centre of Amsterdam.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – usually 14 to 17 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station on NS trains.
• By taxi – 25 to 45 minutes or more, depending on the traffic.
• By bus – 30 minutes or more, Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397 from Amsterdam Elandsgracht or GVB bus 69 from Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

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Flights from Amsterdam arrive at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

Useful information about Barcelona–El Prat Airport

Barcelona–El Prat Airport lies about 8 miles south-west of the centre of Barcelona.

How to get to Barcelona from the airport:

• By train – R2 North line to Barcelona Sants railway station, about 19 minutes.
• By taxi – around 20 to 30 minutes.
• By bus – Aerobus A1 to Plaça Catalunya, or TMB bus 46 to Plaça Espanya, 25 to 55 minutes depending on the traffic.

Services: free Wi-Fi, lounges, shops, restaurants, VIP rooms, chemist, car hire, wellness spa, currency exchange, ATMs.

• Visit La Sagrada Familia, a Catholic church designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi.
• Hang out at Park Güell, a public park with gardens and architectural landmarks.
• Stroll along La Rambla, a tree-lined pedestrian mall filled with shops and historic buildings.
• Explore the charming Gothic quarter, with its narrow streets, trendy bars, clubs, and restaurants.
• Ride the cable car up to Montjuïc, visit the castle, and enjoy superb views of the city.
• Stop by at Casa Batllo, an eclectic residential building designed by Gaudi.
• Admire the stunning works of Picasso at Museu Picasso, and the astonishing Romanesque frescoes at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.
• Treat your kids to exciting rides at the Tibidabo Amusement Park, Europe’s third-oldest amusement park.
• Watch a thrilling football match at Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona.
• Sunbathe or surf at Sant Sebastia Beach in the seaside neighbourhood of La Barceloneta.
• Watch a musical recital at the opulent Palau de la Musica Catalana.
• Go on a culinary adventure and taste paellas, bombas, and escalivada.