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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 9:52 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 1:37 am.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh.

A nonstop flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh takes 2h 57m, covering 1,041 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh range from $131 to $256, with an average of $185 over the past 12 months. Anything below $131 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $185 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $136 round-trip via London Stansted (STN), compared to $185 for nonstop.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh flights are:

• Vueling: 88% on time
• easyJet: 82% on time
• Ryanair: 65% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $59, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $45 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 4% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $166 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $235, a difference of $69.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Edinburgh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Vueling

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 10m, compared with 5h 28m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 5h 51m via London Stansted (STN).

Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Barcelona-El Prat Airport (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew Square and Easter Road Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Edinburgh flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.