Travelling from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona two hours behind Manama.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BAH to BCN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bahrain International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BAH and BCN:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, C$229 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$482. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BAH to BCN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BAH to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bahrain International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
85.53% of flights departing from Bahrain International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of BAH.
Bahrain International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Manama. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near BAH:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bahrain International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Barcelona. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Bahrain International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BAH to BCN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.