Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona from £399

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona from £399

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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Rio de Janeiro RRJBarcelona BCN
£399
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Rio de Janeiro RRJBarcelona BCN
£406
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 21
Rio de Janeiro SDUBarcelona BCN
£427
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Tue, Jul 21
Rio de Janeiro GIGBarcelona BCN
£446
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 21
Rio de Janeiro SDUBarcelona BCN
£463
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 24
Rio de Janeiro GIGBarcelona BCN
£477
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro RRJBarcelona BCN
£1,220
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro RRJBarcelona BCN
£1,226
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGBarcelona BCN
£1,270
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro GIGBarcelona BCN
£1,282
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro GIGBarcelona BCN
£1,282
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Rio de Janeiro GIGBarcelona BCN
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How much do flights to Barcelona cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£399

Cheapest round-trip

£1,220

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Azul

Getting from Barcelona airport to the city center

Fastest options: Aerobus and RENFE train. Best value: TMB metro line L9 Sud.

Barcelona is served by Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), located 13 km southwest of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including the Aerobus express coach, RENFE commuter trains, the TMB metro, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on your final destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

35-40 min

single ticket; return €12.75

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

direct to city center

25-30 min

€4 – €5; T-casual card valid

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-45 min

€5; airport supplement applies

every 7 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to metro network

40-55 min

€2 – €3; T-casual card valid

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-40 min

€39 – €50; fixed fare to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

€50 – €80; pre-booked; varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

40-55 min

€2 – €3; T-casual card valid

every 20 min overnight (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The T-casual travel card is valid on RENFE Rodalies, TMB metro (excluding airport supplement), and TMB buses.
  • Taxis have a fixed fare of €39 to central Barcelona; supplements may apply for luggage or night travel.
  • Metro L9 Sud requires a special airport ticket; standard T-casual is not valid for airport stations.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Barcelona

Depart from
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Barcelona–El Prat
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Camp Nou - Museu Picasso - Barcelona - Sagrada Familia - Teatre-Museu Dalí

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
VuelingVLGVYNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Barcelona

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January13°C6°C
February13°C7°C
March15°C9°C
April17°C11°C
May21°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C22°C
September25°C19°C
October21°C16°C
November17°C11°C
December14°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
6°C
January
Sunny days
313
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
29°C25°C
19 Jul
32°C28°C
Monday
13 Jul
29°C26°C
20 Jul
31°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
29°C25°C
21 Jul
33°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
32°C27°C
22 Jul
35°C28°C
Thursday
16 Jul
31°C27°C
23 Jul
35°C28°C
Friday
17 Jul
30°C27°C
24 Jul
36°C30°C
Saturday
18 Jul
31°C27°C
25 Jul
35°C31°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Vueling, and TAP Portugal. Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Barcelona, consider visiting Camp Nou, Museu Picasso - Barcelona, Sagrada Familia, and Teatre-Museu Dalí.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Barcelona?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Barcelona and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Paris, Bucharest, Amsterdam, Rome, Warsaw, Prague, Athens, Belgrade, Glasgow, Bristol, Vienna, Madrid, New York, Milan, Tirana.
Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
What airports are near Barcelona?
The main airport in Barcelona is Barcelona–El Prat. It is also served by Barcelona–El Prat, Girona–Costa Brava, Reus, Béziers Cap d Agde, Perpignan–Rivesaltes, Castellón–Costa Azahar, Carcassonne, Lleida–Alguaire.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona with Azul, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Vueling, TAP Portugal.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
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