Journey information
Overview: Edinburgh to Barcelona flight
Flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona depart on average 78 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 1665 km distance in 2h 45m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1665 km |
Average flight duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Flights per day 78 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 45m |
First flight 0:45 |
Last flight 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£321
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
1665 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Barcelona will cost around £321 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £50.
Of the 63 flights that leave Edinburgh for Barcelona every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1665 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 62746:002h45Edinburgh Airport9:45Barcelona El Prat Airport£501One-way0 changes
FR 626618:102h45Edinburgh Airport21:55Barcelona El Prat Airport£971One-way0 changes
LH2525+
LH412817:1014h15Edinburgh Airport8:25Barcelona El Prat Airport£1811One-way1 change
SN2064 · SN370512:406h50Edinburgh Airport20:30Barcelona El Prat Airport£1901One-way1 change
SN2064+
SN370712:409h25Edinburgh Airport23:05Barcelona El Prat Airport£1901One-way1 change
FR 62746:002h45Edinburgh Airport9:45Barcelona El Prat Airport£501One-way0 changes
FR 626618:102h45Edinburgh Airport21:55Barcelona El Prat Airport£971One-way0 changes
KL932 · KL152117:054h40Edinburgh Airport22:45Barcelona El Prat Airport£2271One-way1 change
KL928 · KL151913:104h40Edinburgh Airport18:50Barcelona El Prat Airport£2271One-way1 change
EW9365+
EW944413:104h55Edinburgh Airport19:05Barcelona El Prat Airport£1911One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £518.
Distance: 1665 km
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£134 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price | £542 Average Price |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 23m Average total duration 32h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 15m Average total duration 31h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.0 - 10.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Barcelona flight times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Barcelona flights for today, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1887 · AF1248 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 13h40 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1448 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 16h05 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1548 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 10h30 | 17:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1648 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 8h10 | 14:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887+ AF1048 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 8h55 | 15:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1521 | 5:45 Edinburgh Airport | 16h00 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1517 | 5:45 Edinburgh Airport | 9h40 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1513 | 5:45 Edinburgh Airport | 5h45 | 12:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1519 | 5:45 Edinburgh Airport | 12h05 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
FR 6266 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 2h45 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1465 · BA476 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 14:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA476+ BA8701 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 14:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1467 · BA476 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 6h15 | 14:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA480+ BA8703 | 8:50 Edinburgh Airport | 8h35 | 18:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA482+ BA8703 | 8:50 Edinburgh Airport | 9h45 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL924+ KL1519 | 9:15 Edinburgh Airport | 8h35 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL924+ KL1517 | 9:15 Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL924+ KL1521 | 9:15 Edinburgh Airport | 12h30 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX1956+ LX8293 | 9:30 Edinburgh Airport | 8h40 | 19:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX1958+ LX8293 | 9:30 Edinburgh Airport | 7h20 | 17:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA484 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 9h15 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA480 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 7h20 | 18:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA482 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 8h30 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
U23215 | 10:20 Edinburgh Airport | 2h45 | 14:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5964 | 10:35 Edinburgh Airport | 2h50 | 14:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY7847 | 10:35 Edinburgh Airport | 2h50 | 14:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8063 | 10:35 Edinburgh Airport | 2h50 | 14:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA482+ BA8715 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 7h55 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA484+ BA8715 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 8h40 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA482 | 11:25 Edinburgh Airport | 7h10 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA480 | 11:25 Edinburgh Airport | 6h00 | 18:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA484 | 11:25 Edinburgh Airport | 7h55 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1248 | 11:35 Edinburgh Airport | 7h45 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1448 | 11:35 Edinburgh Airport | 10h10 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
SN2064 · SN3705 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 20:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL928 · KL1521 | 13:10 Edinburgh Airport | 8h35 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL928 · KL1519 | 13:10 Edinburgh Airport | 4h40 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA482 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 5h15 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA484 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 6h00 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA486 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 8h10 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA486+ BA8705 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 8h10 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
EW363 · EW522 | 13:40 Edinburgh Airport | 5h35 | 20:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
EW2481 · EW2522 | 13:45 Edinburgh Airport | 5h30 | 20:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1449 · BA486 | 15:10 Edinburgh Airport | 6h20 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1453 · BA486 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL932 · KL1521 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 4h40 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL932 · KL1511 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 16h10 | 10:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL932+ KL1497 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 14h40 | 8:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH2525+ LH4128 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 14h10 | 8:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1148+ AF1487 | 17:25 Edinburgh Airport | 14h35 | 9:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX1952+ LX8291 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 12h10 | 8:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona
Many flight options are available between Edinburgh and Barcelona. Around three direct flights depart Edinburgh Airport for Barcelona-El Prat Airport on a daily basis. For direct flights, passengers should expect a flight time of around 2h40m. In addition, up to 70 flights with a change can be booked daily between these cities. Flight times vary from roughly 5h to well over 24h depending on the duration of the layover involved.
Which airlines fly from Edinburgh to Barcelona?
Direct flights between Edinburgh and Barcelona are serviced by airlines such as Vueling, Ryanair, Norwegian Air, and Iberia. Flights involving changes are offered by various airlines including Eurowings.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Barcelona?
For direct flights, the length of the journey will take around 2h40m. Flights requiring changes vary in duration. For example, Eurowings may require a flight of around 1h45m to a European destination and then an additional flight taking roughly 2h to Barcelona. The exact length of the journey depends on the duration of the layover.
How many flights are there from Edinburgh to Barcelona?
On most days, between one to three direct flights can be booked from Edinburgh to Barcelona. Flights can be booked as early as 6:00 and as late as 22:00. Up to 60 indirect services fly between these two cities every day, offered by airlines such as Eurowings.
Taking a flight from Edinburgh
Situated in Ingliston, which is a 30 minute drive to the west of the city, Edinburgh Airport is a major transport hub for international flights. Despite being outside the city centre, there is an excellent choice of transport options to reach the airport. Many buses and tram services connect the airport to the city, which can be caught at major locations within Edinburgh, such as Edinburgh Park Station, Princes Street and Waverley. Lothian Buses operates Service 35, which runs every 15 minutes between the city centre and the airport on weekdays. The Airlink 100 runs every 10 minutes from Waverley in 30 minutes. There is also a night bus N22 that runs between the airport and the city centre every 30 minutes.
Flying into Barcelona
Barcelona is an attractive destination that combines the appeal of a city break with a seaside lifestyle. The city is famed for its unusual architecture created by Gaudi, such as the magnificent Sagrada Familia Basilica, Park Güell and Casa Batlló. Barcelona Airport is situated 12km to the southwest of the city centre, so visitors on flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona, must find appropriate transport to reach the city. Travellers can catch the Aerobus express bus service from the airport to Plaça Espanya or Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona. Alternatively, there is the TMB Airport Bus No 6, which runs between 5:00 a.m. and midnight, and also the NitBus N17, which operates throughout the night from about 10:00 p.m.
FAQs: Edinburgh to Barcelona flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Barcelona by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Barcelona
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time.
- Shops are available in both terminals, including duty-free and brands like Zara and Desigual.
- Parking available with several options including long-term and short-term parking, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Sala VIP Pau Casals in Terminal 1.
- Located in both terminals, with offices located near the baggage claim areas.
- Buses: Aerobús A1, Aerobús A2, 46, N17
- Metro: L9 Sud
- Train: R2 Nord
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