Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Paris: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris.
Paris and Barcelona (where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located) are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
With 90 weekly flights between the two airports, Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is the most popular route. Transavia France operates the earliest flight at 06:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from BCN to ORY is with Transavia France at 20:50.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your BCN to Paris flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can fly nonstop from BCN to Paris. Take your pick of these arrival points when searching for a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris ticket:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris include:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from BCN to Paris with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Travelling from central Barcelona to BCN takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BCN arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Paris
RM65 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris flight. A return ticket right now is RM144. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from BCN to Paris. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris ticket.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Booking your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from BCN to Paris can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is located around 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 25 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 40 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near ORY. Unwind and get cosy after your BCN to Paris flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've hopped off your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by choosing a hotel near BVA after your BCN to Paris flight. Unwind after a day of travel or simply take a moment to settle into a new destination at:
Around three weeks ahead of your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris is the ideal time to book your ride from BVA. You're more likely to get a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport can be found at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris. To skip the crowds, head to Paris in January.
Lock in a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Paris right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are top attractions which should feature on every Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres southeast of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.