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Cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Barcelona

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration4 h and 40 mFlights between Cardiff and Barcelona take, on average, 4 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£151Cheapest price for a flight between Cardiff and Barcelona found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCardiff AirportWhen flying from Cardiff to Barcelona

Destination airportEl Prat AirportFor the route from Cardiff to Barcelona

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cardiff to Barcelona

One-way average Price£271The average price for a flight Cardiff - Barcelona at Opodo is £271, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Barcelona when departing from Cardiff

Airlines that fly from Cardiff to Barcelona

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Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 742 mi

Cardiff airports

Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Barcelona airports

El Prat Airport (BCN)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Cardiff to Barcelona flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cardiff to Barcelona (Spain) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £151, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cardiff to Barcelona takes roughly 3 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cardiff–Barcelona route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Arrival airport: El Prat Airport (BCN)

The weather in Barcelona

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Barcelona, temperatures average around 27ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 29ºC
Lows: down to 5ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Cardiff to Barcelona

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cardiff to Barcelona:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Barcelona. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Barcelona

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to Barcelona?

When you fly from Cardiff to Barcelona the average price is £271. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Barcelona at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cardiff to Barcelona is 151 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Barcelona?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Barcelona are October, January and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Barcelona?

The best time of the year to go to Barcelona when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Barcelona from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, November and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Barcelona.

How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Barcelona?

The total flight time between Cardiff and Barcelona is of around 4 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 742.41 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Barcelona compared to Cardiff?

While in Cardiff temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Barcelona can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 10º ºC in Barcelona, compared to the 5º ºC average in Cardiff.

Which airports have flights between Cardiff and Barcelona?

The main airport route flying between Cardiff and Barcelona is: Cardiff Airport (CWL) to El Prat Airport(BCN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Cardiff to Barcelona?

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Vueling
TUI Airways

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