Flying from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rijeka.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your RJK to BCN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rijeka Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between RJK and BCN:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rijeka Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is RM265. A round-trip plane ticket is currently RM935. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RJK to BCN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rijeka Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Rijeka Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RJK arrive at their destination as scheduled 88.24% of the time.
Rijeka Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Rijeka. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near RJK? If you've booked an early flight from Rijeka Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rijeka Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Rijeka Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Rijeka Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RJK to BCN in January. Average temperatures are 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 once you've taken in the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
