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✈️ Cheap flights from London to Barcelona
Compare London – Barcelona fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 1,147 km and takes around 2 h 05 min nonstop.
📏 Distance1,147 km (712 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 2 h 05 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceBarcelona is 1 hour ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → BCN
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $41
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Barcelona
- $41Oct 26
- $42Nov 26
- $45Dec 26
- $59Jan 27
- $71Mar 27
- $78May 27
- $74Jun 27
- $104Aug 27
- $64Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Spain
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, with fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler and quieter, great for cities and good value, with the Canaries still mild.
Weather by month in Madrid
- 10°Jan⛅
- 12°Feb⛅
- 16°Mar⛅
- 18°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 29°Jun☀️
- 32°Jul☀️
- 31°Aug☀️
- 26°Sep⛅
- 19°Oct⛅
- 13°Nov⛅
- 10°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore the Alhambra – Wander through Granada's breathtaking palace of carved stucco, tiled courtyards and fountain-filled gardens.
- Marvel at the Sagrada Família – Stand beneath the forest-like columns and glowing stained glass of Gaudí's extraordinary basilica in Barcelona.
- Go on a tapas crawl – Hop between bustling bars in Seville, San Sebastián or Madrid, sampling small plates late into the night.
- Watch flamenco – Feel the passion of a live flamenco performance in an intimate venue in Seville or Granada.
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London to Barcelona flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Barcelona?
A nonstop flight from London to Barcelona takes about 2 h 05 min for the 1,147 km (712 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Barcelona from London?
Barcelona is about 1,147 km (712 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Barcelona?
Right now Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Barcelona?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $41. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Barcelona?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).
Do I need a visa for Spain?
It depends on your passport – see our Spain visa & entry guide.
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