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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:20 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 12:25 am.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Dublin to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 2h 35m, covering 922 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 Dublin to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $129 to $268, with an average of $193 over the past 12 months. Anything below $129 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $193 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $163 round-trip via Birmingham (BHX), compared to $196 for nonstop.

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

• Aer Lingus: 90% on time
• Vueling: 82% on time
• Ryanair: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% 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 Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dublin to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $65, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• DRIVALIA

Flights from Dublin to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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 Dublin to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Birmingham (BHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Dublin to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $164 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $222, a difference of $58.

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 Dublin and Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus
• Vueling

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 52m, compared with 5h 59m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 44m via Liverpool J. Lennon (LPL).

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 1 hour ahead of Dublin (Central European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Sagrada Familia and Placa de Catalunya. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; 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
• Aer Lingus: 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.

You have a few options to reach downtown Barcelona from Barcelona Airport (BCN). You can book a shuttle transport, usually a minibus, which will take you straight to your accommodation in about 20min – expect to pay around €13. The Aerobus Shuttle makes drops at four central locations in Barcelona and costs around €6. The journey takes roughly 40min. You also have two choices of train service – the Metro (which stops at other metro stations) or a direct airport train. Both trains take around 35min to reach central Barcelona and both cost around €4-5. If you’re feeling flush, you can grab a taxi from T1 or T2, which will cost roughly €30-35 and will get you to Barcelona in around 20min.

Yes, Barcelona Airport (BCN) offers a guest room service in the Business Centre Area of T1 where you can book a room or a suite by the hour. Outside of the airport, two of the closest hotels to the airport are Hotel Barcelona Aeropuerto (which offers a shuttle service), and Centre Esplai Hostel. Both are within 3.5 km of the airport.