Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
Take your pick of ten weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 18:40 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 19:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MEX to BCN flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a breeze with Emirates. This popular airline has direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Emirates has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Emirates ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MEX to BCN flights, with 96.67% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEX and BCN include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is Rs94,223. A return fare is currently Rs179,605. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEX to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEX to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination on time.
Central Mexico City to Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEX:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
Book your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEX to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among the biggest draws.
