Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rijeka Airport (RJK): what you need to know
Rijeka's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BCN to RJK flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rijeka Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BCN and RJK include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
At the moment, $136 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rijeka Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $279. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BCN to RJK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rijeka Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from BCN to RJK is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rijeka Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that take off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rijeka Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Book a hotel near RJK if you're catching a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rijeka Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Rijeka Airport rental car and discover Rijeka and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Sixt and Flizzr are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Rijeka Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to central Rijeka
Rijeka Airport to the centre of Rijeka has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rijeka Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Rijeka. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Rijeka is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rijeka Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to RJK in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
You've visited Rijeka, now it's time to discover more of Croatia. Journey about 129 kilometres north-east to Zagreb to tick off its leading sights. From Zagreb Cathedral to Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Split is another well-known destination in Croatia and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Rijeka. No trip is complete without visiting Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.