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Barcelona to London flights take between 2 hours 10 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes, over a flight path of 707 miles. They leave Barcelona-El Prat Airport and land at one of several London airports.

London local time is an hour behind Barcelona, so you gain an hour on the way there.

Most international flights from Barcelona ask you to be at the airport about two hours before departure.

Several airlines run regular non-stop services between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and the London airports:

• British Airways
• Vueling
• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Wizz Air

Between them they fly to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, so the London airport you land at depends on the airline you choose.

On the Barcelona to London route, the widest choice of fares comes from comparing all the London airports at once. easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air sell the low-cost seats, while British Airways and Vueling also fly the route.

Check where your flight lands before you book. Gatwick, Stansted and Luton sit well outside central London, so add the train or coach fare to the ticket price when you compare.

You can filter the results for direct flights only, or for your preferred London airport, and the cheapest options appear first.

London has events all year, so the best month to fly from Barcelona depends on what you want from the trip:

• January: the winter sales bring bargains to Oxford Street, Selfridges and many other world-famous stores
• April: the London Marathon fills the streets, and London Zoo shows off its spring arrivals
• July: London Pride, the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and the BBC Proms all take place in summer
• December: carollers sing in Trafalgar Square, Christmas markets open and the West End stages its pantos

Spring and early autumn usually bring milder weather and smaller crowds than the summer peak, which suits a city break from Barcelona.

Useful information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Barcelona-El Prat Airport handles both domestic and international flights. Passengers have a first-rate choice of restaurants and shops, and reliable wireless connections.

The airport has several links to Barcelona city centre:

• Rail: the airport's own Rodalies station on the R2 line, with services to the city centre every 30 minutes
• Metro: line L9 runs from the airport into the city's metro network
• Aerobús: the A1 and A2 express buses to the city centre
• Road: drivers and taxis use the C-32B highway to reach the departures hall

A free shuttle bus links the terminals.

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow, one of the world's largest airports, is easy to reach by rail and bus. The Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line run from London Paddington, with a journey time of 31 to 49 minutes on the Elizabeth line depending on the stops. The Piccadilly line also serves Heathrow.

National Express and Megabus coaches run regular trips from around the country, and many London bus routes stop at Heathrow. There is also ample parking at the airport if you arrive by car.

Useful information about London Gatwick and Stansted

The Gatwick Express runs from London Victoria to Gatwick, south of the capital. For Stansted, the Stansted Express leaves from Liverpool Street.

Useful information about London City Airport

London City Airport sits in east London. If you fly here, a Visitor Oyster card gives you access to London's public trains, buses and trams, so you can take whichever option suits you best.

London's best-known sights spread across the city, and each area is worth its own half day:

• Westminster: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey stand within a few minutes of each other
• London Eye: the giant wheel on the South Bank gives a bird's-eye view over the river and the city
• Tower of London: the medieval castle by Tower Bridge holds the Crown Jewels and centuries of royal history
• Camden Market: food stalls, vintage clothes and the nearby Stables Market fill the streets around Camden Lock
• Hyde Park: one of the royal parks, with the Serpentine lake, for an escape from the crowds
• Alexandra Palace: the park around the palace in north London has wide views across the skyline

Most of the big museums, including the British Museum, the Natural History Museum and Tate Modern, are free to enter.