Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Puerto Vallarta seven hours behind Barcelona.
Your BCN to PVR flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BCN and PVR include:
Benito Juarez International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
At the moment, RM2,533 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,980. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to PVR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to PVR.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PVR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to PVR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, about 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS are among the biggest draws.