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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:14
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 23:04.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 2h 14m, covering 1,846 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 London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $175 to $346, with an average of $259 over the past 12 months. Anything below $175 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $259 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $258 return and stopover options via Bilbao (BIO) at $257.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• DRIVALIA

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

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

• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $219 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $283, a difference of $64.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• British Airways
• Vueling

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 21m, compared to 5h 31m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 50m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Placa de Catalunya, and Sagrada Familia. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

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

• 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
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Children aged 15 and under can travel free on the Heathrow Express, when with a parent. There are Stay & Play areas located within Heathrow, equipped with soft play items and slides, and they even have packs with activity sheets to colour. During school holidays, certain restaurants offer kids’ meals for free. If you need to transport baby milk, you can utilise the baby milk service, where you can reserve and collect it upon arrival at the airport, saving that extra hassle.

An easy way to travel from Barcelona Airport to the centre is via Aerobus. The journey takes around 35min, with a ticket cost of around €6 (£5.10). You can take the bus from either T1 or T2, stopping at Place de Catalunya; there are two other stops, Gran Via-Urgell and Pl Universitat. Buses depart roughly every 5-10min and run the whole year.

There are certain flights you can take which are better for the planet. Flights offered by British Airways and Iberia can reduce CO2 emissions on average by 48%. Whilst the cost may be higher, the impact is better. The great thing about this route is even some direct flights offer 48% fewer emissions, meaning you can still get to your destination in around 2h 15min.

Prices slightly fluctuate in long-stay, depending on when you go on holiday. The first day of parking is around £40, with every day thereafter costing around £32 a day (based on travelling at peak times). Off-peak is around £35 for day one and £28 thereafter.