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King Khalid International Airport is a hub for Flynas and Saudia, serving many airlines operating to local and international destinations. At the same time, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is a hub for Level and Vueling. This airport links many global cities, serving millions of passengers each year.

Upon arriving at BCN airport, you can go to several cities. Some nearby cities to visit include Gava to the west, El Prat de Llobregat to the northeast, Cornella to the north, Castelldefels to the southwest, and Sant Just Desvern to the northwest. There are several public transportation options at BCN airport to connect you to these cities. You can rent a car at the airport if you need a flexible journey.

Most airlines, including Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, and Etihad Airways, have one or more stops on the Riyadh to Barcelona route. However, the layover city and duration depend on the airline and flight route. Major layover cities include Cairo, Amman, Athens, Beirut, Naples, Mykonos, Catania, Milan, Nice, Heraklion, Rome, Venice, Bucharest, Sofia, Jeddah, Tirana, Istanbul, Izmir, Larnaca, and Budapest.

You can get an email from your airline alerting you of available first class seats and the services to expect. The advantage of upgrading over originally booking a first class ticket is that you pay less and save a few pennies. The amount you pay depends on your airline and class fare. However, you need to upgrade at least 24 hours before departure to avoid inconveniences.

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

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

Only SAUDIA operates flights between Riyadh and Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Flights from Riyadh to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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

• SAUDIA: 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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $398 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $878 for nonstop.

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

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 10% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Riyadh to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $477 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $691, a difference of $214. 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 Riyadh to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 36 minutes.

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 Riyadh to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 5:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 5:00 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $528. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 6h 10m, covering 2,778 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 Riyadh to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $283, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

SAUDIA is the only airline operating Riyadh to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 18m, compared with 10h 35m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 10h 40m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 1 hour behind Riyadh (Central European Time vs Arabian 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 Riyadh to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $446 to $716, with an average of $528 over the past 12 months. Anything below $446 counts as a good deal.