Travelling from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona seven hours ahead of Milwaukee.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MKE to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Barcelona Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MKE and BCN:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
The address for MKE is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Of all flights departing from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport from central Milwaukee, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MKE. Whether you have an early flight from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Barcelona Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Barcelona Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MKE to BCN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
