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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:10
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 01:50.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London takes 2h 25m, covering 1,844 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London range from $94 to $204, with an average of $133 over the past 12 months. Anything below $94 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of $133. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $133 return, compared with $297 via a stopover through Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London flights are:

• Vueling: 86% on time
• British Airways: 83% on time
• easyJet: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 26%, and Night flights for 7%.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $73, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $12:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $14:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $129 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $181, a difference of $52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Vueling
• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Ryanair

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 32m, compared to 5h 32m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 54m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

London is 1 hour behind Barcelona-El Prat Airport (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

The airport has reserved spaces in the car parks for disabled passengers. Lowered telephones, lifts, ramps, escalators and accessible toilets are also available. Specially trained Aena staff are available at the various meeting points, ready to assist when you arrive at the airport. Staff wearing green jackets can communicate with you using sign language. If you require more assistance, reach out to your airline 48h in advance.

You can access cash machines and currency exchange services at Barcelona Airport's terminals. Grab a bite at the several fast-food outlets, sit-down restaurants, cafés or bars open. Additionally, shop for travelling essentials from the wide range of shops, including bookshops, fashion outlets or duty-free shops available at the terminal. A chapel, a pharmacy and 24-hour medical services are also at hand.

Change your child's nappy at one of the baby care rooms throughout London Luton Airport, equipped with changing tables and nappy dispensers. The toilets also have baby changing facilities. When you want to nurse your baby, the passenger service assistants will direct you to a private and calm space. Take advantage of the complimentary pushchairs along the arrival routes to ease getting around the airport. The cafés and restaurants open offer children's menu or reduced portions.

Unisex accessible toilets are available at Heathrow Airport. Passengers with hard hearing can use the induction loops, adapted telephones, and text phones at hand. The Aira app connects the partially sighted to a trained professional to help you get through the airport. All the terminals have reserved seating for disabled passengers. Wheelchairs, Staxi chairs and a help bus are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.