Cheap flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat

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From Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat. 13 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona-El Prat on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona-El Prat should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day.

Which airlines flying from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona-El Prat have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for under R6 900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for under R6 900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just R6 847, but on average you can expect to pay R7 807.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

Currently priced at R6 847, Emirates will fly you from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 007 and R8 447, respectively. Users have found that Emirates is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 359. British Airways flights start at R6 959 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R8 527 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Air France, British Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 506. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Barcelona-El Prat) can be booked for R6 655 on average our data indicates R5 560 when flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

What airports serve Barcelona from Cape Town flights?

Flights to Barcelona Intl from Cape Town, depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the second busiest airport in South Africa. To get to the airport from the city centre it takes about 20min by car, with a few efficient public transport options available, including ride-share apps. Arriving in Barcelona at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), the second busiest airport in Spain and serving as the main international gateway, the airport is 12 km and approximately a 15min drive from the city centre. Airport taxis are available at the arrivals terminal, however, if you would like to explore Spain at your own convenience, car hire is available at affordable prices.

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Barcelona?

With no direct flights available from Cape Town to Barcelona Intl, travellers can expect one or two stops along the way to Spain. The most common stops along this route are Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, Doha Hamad Intl, and Madrid Barajas (MAD) before arriving in Barcelona Intl. Qatar Airways is the dominant airline flying this route from Cape Town, with an occasional flight operated by Airlink on the South African domestic leg, and Air Europa servicing the last leg into Barcelona International Airport.

What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Barcelona

As a result of no direct flights from Cape Town to Barcelona, there are a few mandatory stopover options available along the journey, which subsequently affect the total flight duration. Johannesburg O.R Tambo International Airport, Doha Hamad Intl, and Madrid Barajas are the most common stopover airports. Travellers with only one stopover in Doha Hamad Intl can expect an average flight duration of 18h 50min, whereas a flight with two stopovers takes between 22h 35min to 48h 15min. In comparison, flights with two stops generally have cheaper airfares than those with only one, however, you do get cheap airfares with short-haul flights as well. A flight departing from Cape Town, stopping in O.R. Tambo International Airport, and Doha Hamad International Airport to Barcelona Intl is a classic example of this kind of flight.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Barcelona?

Barcelona is a city in Spain, and South Africans who plan to visit the country need to have a valid passport for at least three months from the date of departure, with blank pages available. South African travellers also need to obtain a Schengen Visa, as Spain is located in an area of Europe with free movement declared as the Schengen zone. To apply for the visa, travellers need to visit the Spain Visa Application Center with offices in Cape Town and Pretoria, with a 15 day waiting period.