Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your SEN to BCN flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. 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 London Southend Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SEN and BCN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
C$56 is currently the best price for a one-way London Southend Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$111. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEN to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from London Southend Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Southend Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Southend Airport, 77.91% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach London Southend Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SEN. Whether you have an early flight from London Southend Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late London Southend Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Southend Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Southend Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SEN to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.