Flying from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is six hours ahead of San Antonio and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SAT to BCN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SAT and BCN:
Philadelphia International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, Rs91,875 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs160,431. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAT to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
83.17% of flights departing from San Antonio International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SAT.
Central San Antonio to San Antonio International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SAT:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel close to BCN if you have a late San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SAT to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key reasons to visit.
