Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona one hour behind Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to BCN start from 06:15 — the earliest with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last departure is at 17:45 with Norwegian Air Sweden. In total, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your HEL to BCN flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Barcelona (and perhaps some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for HEL to BCN flights is Finnair.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and BCN:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Riga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
C$91 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$216. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HEL to BCN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and discover more of Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.