Traveling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes on average 11 hours 53 minutes. The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, making it 7 hours behind Beijing.
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport start from 02:20 — the first with Air China. The latest departure is the 12:10 service with Air China. In total, you can choose from 10 weekly services from PEK to BCN.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air China runs direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Barcelona — plus maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between PEK and BCN:
Manchester Airport
Geneve Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Spain, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from PEK to BCN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is C$538. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$842. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from PEK to BCN.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from PEK to BCN every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
After an easy way to start to your break? Stay near PEK. Whether you're on an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona takes about 24 minutes in a car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 33 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Barcelona in February.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from PEK to BCN, check out our selection of hotel options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are among the things you can't miss in Barcelona.
Complete your Barcelona trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Barcelona-El Prat Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Barcelona.