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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:38 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:53 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 2h 08m, covering 689 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 London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $81 to $175, with an average of $116 over the past 12 months. Anything below $81 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $116 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $115 round-trip, compared to $197 via a layover through Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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

• British Airways: 100% on time
• Vueling: 81% on time
• easyJet: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$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 Vueling and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $45, which is 51% 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 London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 20m.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $98 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $125, a difference of $27.

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

2 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Vueling
• easyJet

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 36m, compared with 5h 14m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) and 5h 43m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central European Time vs British 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 London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: 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.