Travelling from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BLR to BCN flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Barcelona Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BLR and BCN:
Dubai Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bengaluru Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BLR? If you're catching an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Barcelona Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're taking a late Bengaluru Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Bengaluru Airport to Barcelona Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BLR to BCN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key reasons to visit.