Travelling from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is seven hours ahead of Mcallen and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MFE to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Mcallen Airport to Barcelona Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a top stopover on the MFE to BCN route.
Handy information about Mcallen Airport (MFE)
You'll find MFE at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
Mcallen Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart MFE land on time.
Central Mcallen to Mcallen Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MFE? If you're boarding an early flight from Mcallen Airport to Barcelona Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mcallen Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Mcallen Airport to Barcelona Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Mcallen Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MFE to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
