Flights from East Midlands to Barcelona

Our cheapest offers for flights from East Midlands to Barcelona

Here you can compare cheap flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Barcelona (BCN) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Barcelona. Prices and availability may change at any time.

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from East Midlands to Barcelona

Favourite airline: Jet2.com
100 % of travellers choose to book flights on this route with Jet2.com, Aer Lingus and British Airways.
Jet2.com
76 %
Aer Lingus
18 %
British Airways
6 %
Tip: book 3 weeks before departure
The best time to buy tickets is 3 weeks before the flight. Pay only £124.00.
22 days before departure
Favourite connection: via Ibiza
When booking flights from East Midlands to Barcelona 43 % of travellers prefer to fly via Ibiza.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Ibiza
06h 30min, from £466
43 %
2 stopovers Belfast City London Heathrow
13h 10min, from £598
29 %
2 stopovers Faro Lisbon
17h 00min, from £434
21 %

Useful information about the flight from East Midlands to Barcelona

Vibrant Mediterranean city

Barcelona is a warm destination that offers a wide range of sights and activities. Between the incredible architecture, delicious gastronomy, and exciting nightlife, there are many things to enjoy in the Spanish metropolis.

When to travel and what to do

The climate in Barcelona is very pleasant all year round and any time is great to visit. Peak seasons, however, are spring and summer. Holidays and festivals are numerous. On 6th January, the Dia de Los Reyes honours the Three Wise Men and represents the most important day of the Christmas season, while the Carnival is organised between 7-13th February. In August, the Fiesta major de Gràcia is a wonderful street party, and la Diada de Catalunya celebrates the independence of Catalonia on 11th September.

Things to know before your trip

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and both Catalan and Spanish are spoken. Local specialties include "Pan Tomaca con Jamon Serrano", prepared with bread and ham, and "Crema Catalana", the Catalan version of crème brûlée. Prices are generally lower in Barcelona than in London, especially when it comes to eating out. A beer usually costs around 4-5EUR. The time in Spain is an hour ahead of the UK.

Information on transport and accommodation

El Prat Airport is located about 12km from the city centre. Aerobus A1 & A2 run to Plaça de Catalunya and tickets cost around 6 EUR, while taxis cost about 20 EUR. Overground trains also offer services to central Barcelona. Accommodation options range from hostel rooms for approximately 15 EUR per person per night to hotel rooms for ca. 100 EUR a night for one person. The public transport network includes metro, trams, buses and overground trains. A single ticket costs about 3 EUR but 10 journey tickets are available for around 12EUR. The Barcelona Card can be used on any public transport and offers reduced admission to certain museums and attractions.

Flight information: East Midlands - Barcelona

Outbound and return from £408.74
Distance 1309 km
Departure airport East Midlands (EMA)
Arrival airport Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
Destination country Spain
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