Flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona

Published August 15, 2022 by Carsten

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Direct non-stop flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona

The prices for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in the UK to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) in Spain start as low as £40.00.

Low-cost airlines are the fastest and cheapest option to get to your favourite holiday destination.

Currently, Ryanair and Vueling offer cheap flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona.

Edinburgh to Barcelona: Flight information

Flight deals: From Edinburgh to Barcelona

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona are available at any time of the year.

The best time to fly is the low season (September, October and March) — cheaper prices and fewer crowds have their advantages!

You can also find great deals during the bank holidays and around major events like New Year’s Eve.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Catalonia

Barcelona El Prat Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Catalonia.

But did you know that the Spanish province has 5 other airports with direct connections from/to the UK?

The following airports are located near Barcelona:

Multi-stop flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona

Multi-stop flights are also called "multi-city flights". They can be an attractive alternative if direct flights are not an option.

Flight search engines and airlines make finding multi-stop flights easy. Many give you the option to click "cheapest flight to multiple destinations" or add "1 stop" or "2+ stops" options to your search.

• Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling offer flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona via Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
• Vueling and Ryanair offer flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona via Bordeaux (BOD)
• Lufthansa offers flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona via Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC)
• Swiss offers flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona via Zurich (ZRH)

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh Airport is located 6 miles (10 km) west of Edinburgh's city centre.

It is easily accessible via public transportation (bus and tram) and by car via the M8, M9 and M90 motorways.

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

The airport in Barcelona is officially called Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport-

In Spanish, its name is Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. In Catalan, it's called Aeroport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.

The most common version of the name is El Prat Airport.

It's the second busiest airport in Spain after Madrid–Barajas Airport, and the sixth busiest in Europe. The airport serves as the base for a large number of low-cost carriers and cargo operators.

The airport is located on the Mediterranean coast, about 15 kilometres from the city centre of Barcelona.

The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 for Schengen and Non-Schengen flights, and Terminal 2 for budget airlines.

The majority of airlines operate from Terminal 1 including British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. Terminal 2 is for low-cost carriers such as easyJet and Vueling Airlines.

Terminal 1 serves as the arrival point for most flights from within Europe and a limited number of flights from North America and Oceania. The terminal also has a large shopping area and a food court.

Terminal 2 serves low-cost carriers and charter companies like Ryanair or easyJet. It has fewer facilities than Terminal 1.

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