Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tampa: what you need to know
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-4. The city is 5 hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from BCN to Tampa.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from BCN to Tampa, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a passport from Spain, you will need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
BCN is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 33 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tampa
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa is C$492. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$919. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BCN to Tampa if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BCN to Tampa. You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know when the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to the centre of Tampa is about 13 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 57 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
As soon as your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 23 minutes by car. Central Tampa is roughly 29 kilometres from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near PIE. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from BCN to Tampa:
Best time to go to Tampa
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa. July is the most popular month to travel to Tampa. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from BCN to Tampa around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tampa
Start your Tampa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tampa, browse our range of hotels including:
Ybor City Tattoo Company and Tampa Riverwalk are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Tampa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Florida Aquarium.
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