Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
Dortmund's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BCN to DTM flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dortmund Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BCN and DTM include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Currently, RM354 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM826. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BCN to DTM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dortmund Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dortmund Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dortmund Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Reserve a hotel near DTM if you're catching a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dortmund Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Sixt or Europcar and explore beyond Dortmund's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Dortmund Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport to central Dortmund has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dortmund Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Dortmund. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dortmund Airport for August if you want to explore Dortmund during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to DTM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Dortmund has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. About 418 kilometres east of Dortmund, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another major stop in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 290 kilometres north-east of Dortmund. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.