Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
London is one hour behind Barcelona and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from BCN to LCY start at 12:45 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is at 20:05 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from ten weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to LCY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport.
British Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates BCN to LCY flights, with 76.92% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BCN and LCY:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to London City Airport (LCY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport flight is C$112. A round-trip fare right now is C$197. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BCN to LCY, reserve your trip one month before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that leave from Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
Consider staying in a hotel near LCY if you're on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a London City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London City Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
From London City Airport, London is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport. February is the busiest month to visit London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to London City Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to LCY sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.