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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.

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

• Vueling
• easyJet

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $116 round-trip, compared to $217 via a layover through Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $98 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $127, a difference of $29. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 1 hour 20 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 44% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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 8:41 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:56 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 56% above the route average of $116. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 2h 11m, 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $43, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

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 on time 80% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 30m, 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.

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
• Ok Mobility

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $80 to $178, with an average of $116 over the past 12 months. Anything below $80 counts as a good deal.