Flying from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona six hours ahead of Memphis.
Your MEM to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MEM and BCN:
O'Hare International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, AED 1,169 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,716. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MEM to BCN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEM to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)
MEM's address is 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Of the departures from Memphis International Airport, 79.88% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Memphis International Airport from central Memphis, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MEM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel near BCN if you have a late Memphis International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your trip.
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 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Memphis International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEM to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. About 257 kilometers west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometers west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.