Cheap Flights from Dublin to Barcelona

Visit Barcelona, a cosmopolitan and buzzing Spanish city, with a rich history and a fascinating culture.

Airlines flying this route

Direct flights to Barcelona from Dublin are all operated by Ryanair or Aer Lingus. You can also fly with Iberia Airlines or Lufthansa, but these tend to layover in either Geneva (GVA) or Frankfurt (FRA).

Your Departure Airport

Dublin Airport (DUB)

Departing from: Terminal 1 or 2

Dublin Airport is well facilitated for transiting passengers. Within the terminals, guests will find access to currency exchange services, pharmacies, cash machines and free WiFi. There is a large retail store called the Loop where you can pick up everything from cosmetics, books, snacks, souvenirs, to travel accessories. There is also a wide range of bars and restaurants to dine in before you depart.

Your Destination Airport

Barcelona Airport (BCN)

Arriving in: Terminal 2

Barcelona Airport is one of Spain’s largest transit hubs, and as such comes with lots of amenities. There are cash machines, postal and information services, as well as multimedia areas and WiFi points throughout the terminals. Passengers will also find duty-free shops, and high street retailers to browse in upon exit, plus a series of dining options to grab refreshments in.

Transport

There is a bus service called the Aerobus, which is fairly cheap and a fast way to get into the city. A single fare costs 5.90EUR ($9) and a return only 10.20EUR ($16) and the journey takes around 30 minutes. The train is a little shorter, at around 25 minutes and 4.10EUR ($6) but you must buy a ten-ride ticket (T10) in order to use the train, and you also must take a free shuttle bus to get to the station in Terminal 2.

Taking a taxi is the fastest, and probably the most convenient way to get into downtown Barcelona, but it is also the most expensive, with a 20-25 minute journey costing approximately 30EUR ($46).

Many prefer to hire a car and drive for the duration of their stay. In BCN Airport you will find most of the major car companies operate out of here, including Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.

Do you need a form of identification?

Yes. This is an international flight, so you are required to carry your passport with you.

How long should you leave to get to the airport?

As this is an international flight, it is recommended that you check in at least 90-120 minutes before the scheduled departure time for this portion of the flight. Please be aware that if you are travelling in a group, or are going on to a connecting flight, that you must arrive 120 minutes before departure time. 

Things you need to know

Time difference:  Barcelona is one hour ahead of Dublin.

Weather: Barcelona experiences warm and dry summers, ranging between 25°C and 30°C. The shoulder season of spring, especially May, is a pleasant time to visit the city as temperatures sit at around 18°C, and the crowds are thinner than during the peak summer season.  Winters are pretty mild and hover at about 10-11°C, but when the sun goes down, so does the mercury, and it can sink to a chilly 4°C.

Barcelona is a very livable city, and quite a bit cheaper than Dublin. If you want to hit the town for a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant, expect the bill to come to a very reasonable 40EUR ($61).