Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona five hours ahead of Buffalo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BUF and BCN:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
C$488 is the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$1,111. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BUF to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BUF to BCN.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, data shows 75.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Buffalo Niagara International Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BUF:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Follow your own route with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and find adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Barcelona in January.
Before locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to BCN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.