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Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
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 |
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£304
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Flights per day
45
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 £304 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £98.
Of the 45 flights that leave Edinburgh for Barcelona every day 5 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 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 50 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.
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U23215
VY7847
D83503 · D83656
D83503 · D85513
U23215
FR 6266
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BA8063
VY7847Omio 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 £508.
Distance: 1665 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£132 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price | £531 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Barcelona flights for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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D83505 · D83656 | 20:35 Edinburgh Airport | 14h20 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
D83505 · D85513 | 20:35 Edinburgh Airport | 25h15 | 22:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1463 · BA472 | 21:15 Edinburgh Airport | 11h20 | 9:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY7847 | 21:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2h50 | 1:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5964 | 21:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2h50 | 1:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8063 | 21:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2h50 | 1:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 17 August | |||||
LH965 · LH1132 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 9h05 | 16:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH965 · LH1134 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 11h05 | 18:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH965 · LH1130 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 8h25 | 15:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH965 · LH1136 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 12h35 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH965 · LH1128 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 13:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH965 · LH1124 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 26h20 | 9:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
OS7214+ OS204 · OS403 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 10h10 | 17:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2 changes | |
LH965 · LH1138 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 15h55 | 23:05 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 · BA478 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 9h05 | 17:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1467 · BA476 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 6h15 | 14:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA478+ BA8711 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 9h05 | 17:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1467+ BA8759 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 9h05 | 17:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA8759 · BA8711 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 9h05 | 17:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1437 · BA482 | 9:00 Edinburgh Airport | 9h35 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1437 · BA478 | 9:00 Edinburgh Airport | 7h05 | 17:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX1958+ LX8293 | 9:30 Edinburgh Airport | 7h20 | 17:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX8293+ LX1956 | 9:30 Edinburgh Airport | 8h40 | 19:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
U23215 | 10:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2h40 | 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 | |
BA1441 · BA484 | 11:25 Edinburgh Airport | 7h55 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA482 | 11:25 Edinburgh Airport | 7h10 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
SN2064 · SN3707 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 9h15 | 22:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
SN2064+ SN3705 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 20:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH961 · LH116 · LH1818 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 8h40 | 22:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2 changes | |
LH961 · LH1136 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 6h00 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH961 · LH1138 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 9h20 | 23:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH961 · LH120 · LH1818 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 8h40 | 22:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2 changes | |
EW2481 · EW2522 | 12:55 Edinburgh Airport | 6h20 | 20:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA486 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 8h10 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA484 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 6h00 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA482 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 5h15 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
EW363 · EW522 | 13:40 Edinburgh Airport | 5h35 | 20:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1449 · BA486 | 15:10 Edinburgh Airport | 6h20 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
D83503 · D85513 | 15:10 Edinburgh Airport | 6h40 | 22:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
D83503 · D83656 | 15:10 Edinburgh Airport | 19h45 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA1453 · BA486 | 16:35 Edinburgh Airport | 4h55 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH2525+ LH4128 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 14h10 | 8:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH963 · LH1124 | 17:50 Edinburgh Airport | 14h40 | 9:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
OS346 · OS401 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 12h40 | 9:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX8291+ LX1952 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 12h10 | 8:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
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Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
MNAC presents Catalan art from Romanesque frescoes to modern works inside a grand national palace with excellent terrace views.
A striking museum devoted to Joan Miró, with major paintings, sculptures and a bright hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s famous boulevard links Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lively with kiosks, architecture and constant people-watching.
The Gothic Quarter is a maze of medieval lanes, hidden squares and historic buildings that captures the atmosphere of old Barcelona.
This elegant avenue showcases luxury shops and several major modernista buildings, making it one of Barcelona’s best architectural walks.
A rustic Catalan salad of salt cod, tomatoes, onions and olives. It is a classic Barcelona starter linked to the region’s preserved fish traditions.
Toasted bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil, often finished with salt. This simple Catalan staple appears on tables across Barcelona.
Short pasta baked with pork, sausage, tomatoes and aioli. A beloved Catalan comfort dish strongly associated with family meals and local cuisine.
World-renowned fine dining restaurant by the sea, noted for creative seafood-focused tasting menus and polished service.
Long-standing tapas bar celebrated for bombas, vermouth and classic small plates in a busy, no-frills local atmosphere.
Historic market bar in La Boqueria, famous for fresh seafood, tapas and a lively counter dining atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and public transport are reasonable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Barcelona El Prat Airport Train Station -> Passeig de Gràcia, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Edinburgh to Barcelona flights use the Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Barcelona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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