Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your TLV to BCN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Barcelona vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Spain:
Most passengers choose to fly with Blue Bird Airways on this route.
El Al is the most punctual carrier that operates TLV to BCN flights, with 65.22% of its services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is C$107. A round-trip fare is currently C$184. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TLV to BCN.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
72.9% of flights taking off from Ben Gurion International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Ben Gurion International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near TLV? If you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel near BCN if you're on a late Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TLV to BCN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.