Book Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Barcelona from £13

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Barcelona?

Direct flights from Birmingham to Barcelona take between 2 hours 05 minutes and 2 hours 20 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers?

Depending on flight paths, the most common stopovers for cheap flights from Birmingham to Barcelona are Amsterdam (AMS) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Is there a time change from Birmingham to Barcelona?

Yes. Barcelona is one hour ahead of Birmingham, in the Central European Time (CET) zone.

Multiple airlines operate flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham, including:

• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines cheap flights
• Ryanair cheap flights
• Air France cheap flights
• Vueling cheap flights
• Air Nostrum cheap flights
• Easyjet cheap flights

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from Birmingham to Barcelona, hotels and car hire:

• Opt for Off-Peak Days: Search for affordable flights from Birmingham to Barcelona on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) to avoid weekend and peak season price spikes.
• Compare Airlines: Compare ticket prices across different airlines and low-cost carriers for potential savings, considering flexibility with travel dates.
• Book in Advance (or not): Grab your plane tickets early to save money and avoid surprises. However, if planning isn't your thing, check out our last-minute deals.
• Set Price Alerts: Stay informed about price drops by setting up alerts for your route to seize opportunities for lower-cost bookings.
• Explore Multi-City Flights: Consider open-jaw or multi-city flights for potential savings on flexible travel plans.
• Consider Package Deals: Bundle Barcelona flight and hotel packages with Opodo for extra savings, and enjoy significant discounts on Barcelona car hire for a more budget-friendly travel experience.

• May is a good time for city breaks to Barcelona, when balmy temperatures arrive but the summer crowds are yet to arrive. Barcelona's public parks and gardens in spring blossom and are even more beautiful at this time.
• October is a time to find good deals on trips to Barcelona. With mild temperatures and clear days, it's a brilliant time to bike the many public cycleways up the Catalonian coast.

Birmingham is served by the Midlands' biggest and busiest international airport: Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Useful information about Edinburgh Airport

Birmingham Airport is in Solihull, roughly 8 miles east of Birmingham City Centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By bus – the X1 and X12 bus routes runs 24/7 from Birmingham City Centre, taking about 45 minutes to reach airport departures.
• By taxi – 25 minutes from Birmingham City Centre.
• By train – trains run from Birmingham New Street to the Birmingham International Station 7 times per hour, with a journey time of 10 minutes. Birmingham International Station is connected to the airport in 2 minutes via the free Air-Rail Link transfer.

Services: free unlimited WiFi, accessible toilets, special assistance for reduced mobility passengers, designated smoking areas, multi-faith prayer room, business lounges, drinking fountains, a number of shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Barcelona is served by one of Spain's most important air passenger transport hubs: Barcelona-El Prat International Airport (BCN).

Useful information about Barcelona-El Prat International Airport

Barcelona-El Prat International Airport is spread over two terminals, situated 8 miles southwest of the city centre.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus – operating every day of the year from early morning to late at night, the A1 (departs every 5-10 minutes) and A2 (every 10-20 minutes) routes run directly from the airport to Placa de Catalunya in the city centre, generally taking 35-45 minutes.
• By airport transfer – a large number of hotels, tour operators, and taxi services offer pre-booked airport transfers with English-speaking drivers.
• By train – the suburban RENFE R2 service goes from the airport every half-hour and takes 25 minutes to Passeig de Gracia in central Barcelona.
• By metro – line 9 of the Barcelona underground system links the city with both airport terminals.

Services: 15 minutes free WiFi (paid options thereafter), luggage lockers, a range of gift and souvenir stores, retail outlets, duty-free shops, currency exchange, ATMs, religious spaces, chemist, car rental counters, tourist information kiosk, and a large number of cafes, bars, and restaurants.

• Watch one of the world's best football clubs, Barcelona FC, at their iconic Nou Camp, and visit the stadium's brilliant museum.
• Admire the quirky genius of Antonio Gaudi, Barcelona's most revered architect. See some of his smaller works around the Passeig de Gracia, chill out and contemplate his work at the airy and colourful Parc Guel, or go inside his unfinished masterpiece, one of the world's best-known churches: the Sagrada Familia.
• Muscle your way through the local hustle and bustle of Barcelona's famous open-air and ancient markets. Santa Caterina is one of Europe's oldest, while La Boqueria is one of its biggest. Both are unique experiences not to be missed for culinary travellers; you can even book a market tour and cooking class combo to see how the locals do it.
• Head to beautiful Barceloneta Beach to work on your tan, stroll miles of beachside boardwalks, or simply lounge out and take a break from the city.
• Take a walking tour around the historic Barri Gothic, the old medieval city centre still largely intact.