Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima is six hours behind Barcelona and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BCN to LIM flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between BCN and LIM:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Right now, $718 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,184. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to LIM if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to LIM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LIM if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car and discover Lima and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Lima. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Lima in April.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to LIM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
You've seen Lima, now it's time to explore other parts of Peru. Travel about 11 kilometres west to Callao to check off its top sights. From Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park to Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Trujillo is another favourite destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No trip is complete without experiencing Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.