East Midlands to Barcelona flights
Updated 2026-11-06
The lowest one-way fare from East Midlands to Barcelona we saw in the week to 6 Nov was £35 with Ryanair, for travel on 29 Jun 2027, non-stop (seen on 3 Nov). A typical low fare is £70 (the median of the cheapest fare in each of 16 travel weeks). East Midlands (EMA) to Barcelona El Prat (BCN) is 1308 km, typically flown in 2h 02m. 1 airline has been seen selling non-stop flights.
How much is a flight from Nottingham to Barcelona?
- Lowest one-way fare seen
- £35 with Ryanairfor travel on 29 Jun 2027, non-stop · seen 3 Nov
- Typical low fare
- £70median of the cheapest fare in each of 16 travel weeks
- Airlines seen flying direct
- Ryanair
- Fares last checked
- 6 Novcaptured daily
These are fares seen on the dates given, not live prices. A fare can sell out or change within hours.
See today's pricesWhich airlines fly direct from Nottingham to Barcelona?
| Airline | Lowest fare seen | Travel date | Typical low fare | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | £35 | 29 Jun 2027 | £73 | Check 29 Jun |
One-way fares for non-stop flights, seen in the week to 6 Nov. An airline is listed once it has been seen on two or more travel dates. Some fares are sold by a partner airline on the same aircraft (a codeshare).
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
Arriving in Barcelona
Barcelona's El Prat sits 13 km southwest of the city, with the L9 metro reaching Plaça de Catalunya in around 32 minutes. The route is one of Europe's busiest, with budget and full-service competing hard on price; book outside the Easter–October peak and shoulder months are the value sweet spot. Vueling has the largest hub presence; UK low-cost carriers also fly daily.
Nottingham to Barcelona FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Barcelona El Prat (BCN) take approximately 2h 02m for the 1308 km journey. Airport-to-airport time depends on winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
The lowest one-way fare we saw in the week to 6 Nov was £35 with Ryanair, for travel on 29 Jun 2027, non-stop (seen on 3 Nov). A typical low fare is £70, the median of the cheapest fare in each of 16 travel weeks. These are fares seen on those dates, not live prices.
We have seen non-stop flights sold by Ryanair. Lowest one-way fares seen: Ryanair £35.
In the fares we recorded in the week to 6 Nov, the lowest one-way fare to Barcelona was £15, from Bristol, London Luton and London Stansted, then Manchester £16, London Heathrow £17 and Liverpool £18. From East Midlands the lowest was £35. Lowest fares seen, not live prices.
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