Travelling from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona five hours ahead of Sarasota.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SRQ to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SRQ and BCN:
O'Hare International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
RM1,983 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start from RM2,363. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SRQ to BCN, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SRQ to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
SRQ's address is 6000 Airport Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 78.61% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sarasota to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SRQ:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and find adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SRQ to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.