Flights from Glasgow to Barcelona

Published August 15, 2022 by Carsten

Direct flights, cheap flights, alternative routes and flight deals

Spain is by far the top holiday destination for UK residents. And one of the hottest tourist destinations there is Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia. The city is insanely popular for many reasons! Some fly to Barcelona for great food, cozy bars, excellent museums and the offbeat architecture. Others simply come to have fun, enjoy the sun and the beach.

With its rich cultural heritage, world-renowned architecture, and sunny beaches, it's no surprise that Barcelona has become one of the top holiday destinations for UK residents. And with convenient and affordable flight options available from Glasgow, a city break in this vibrant Catalan capital has never been more within reach. So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a trip of a lifetime and experience the magic of Barcelona?

Direct (non-stop) flights from Glasgow to Barcelona

The prices for a direct flight from Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 offers cheap direct flights form Glasgow (Prestwick) to Barcelona.

Glasgow to Barcelona: Flight information

Flight deals: From Glasgow to Barcelona

Cheap flights from Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 have the option to just click "cheapest flight to multiple destinations" or add the "1 stop" or "2+ stops" options to your search.

• Flights from Glasgow to Barcelona via Dublin (DUB)
• Flights from Glasgow to Barcelona via Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
• Flights from Glasgow to Barcelona via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Glasgow Airport is located 10 miles (16 km) west of Glasgow city centre.

It is easily accessible via public transportation (500 Glasgow Airport Express service) and by car via the M8 motorway.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PKI)

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is located 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Glasgow city centre.

It is easily accessible via public transportation (Stagecoach West Scotland line) and by car via the MM77 / A77.

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 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, as well as 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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