Barcelona Airport Departures |El Prat| BCN

Barcelona Airport departures today

In order to avoid problems, you should have all your travel documents with you. So, please confirm the departure time of your flight from Barcelona Airport before departure, as well as the concourse, boarding gate, and other important details. This information will make your journey safer and more comfortable. Below you will find a table with information about Airport Barcelona departures status:

Departures by terminal

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Barcelona Airport departure flight alerts

Unforeseen circumstances are a frequent phenomenon for air travel, especially when you may encounter flight delays or reschedules. The reasons why departures from Barcelona Airport are subject to changes could be bad weather conditions, technical reasons, or other external and internal factors. A system of alerting people is in place so that they can better manage their time and be aware of any changes before they happen. To be aware of your flight details and to track your flight in real-time, enter your email and your flight details in the table below.

How early should I arrive at BCN Airport before my flight departs?

Barcelona Airport is the second busiest airport in Spain and, according to statistics, serves around 53 million passengers. As the airport is large and crowded, it is advisable to arrive early to avoid the hassle and rush of going through all the airport controls and checks, as well as have time for a coffee and a snack. For domestic and Schengen flights, the optimal time is 2 hours before your departure from Barcelona Airport. For non-Schengen flights, you should arrive 3 hours before departure.

Check-in before departure from Barcelona Airport

BCN Airport departures require special check-in, so please make sure you have your passport or national identity card, and your reservation number or boarding pass. It is not possible to depart the airport without the above documents.

Please pay attention to the size and weight of your luggage, as fines may apply for exceeding these limits. Prior to proceeding to security, please weigh your luggage on a scale. The airport has a list of restricted or prohibited items that may not be carried in your hand luggage or baggage compartment.

A list of prohibited and restricted items can be found on the CAA website.

El Prat Barcelona Airport security check before departure

For Barcelona International Airport departures you must present your boarding pass in the security area, so check in advance to avoid delays. Terminals 1 and 2 provide access for people with disabilities, as well as prams.

In addition, there is an additional paid service which gives you special benefits and provides you with fast tracks at Airport Barcelona departures. You must be sure to go through security screening, to do this put your bags on the conveyor belt, and separately electronic items that are in your luggage. Airport regulations require you to remove your belt, wristwatch, and all items from your pockets, jacket, and shoes before going through the X-ray gate. If security has any questions about you, you will be scanned and your belongings swabbed. After the security check, you will proceed to the departure lounge.

Barcelona Airport fast-track departure

What is Fast Track? Fast Track or Fast Lane allows passengers to go through airport security checks more quickly, avoiding long waiting times in queues and expediting all Barcelona Airport arrivals and departures.

This service is useful if you know in advance that you might be late, or if you have small children. Fast Track is available in all terminals; in Terminal 1, it is located on the 3rd floor, next to the main departure lounge security control, and in Terminal 2 you will find it in Zone B, on the ground floor, in the main security control.

Just follow the Fast Track or Fast Lane signs to find the entry point.

Connecting flights at El Prat Airport in Barcelona

The time it takes to reach your connecting flights depends entirely on your itinerary, your airline, the baggage you need to take to your destination, and the terminal you wish to change, if necessary.

• For passengers in transit who need to change terminals (T1 to T2A, T1 to T2B, or T1 to T2C), or vice versa, you will need to exit the terminals and re-enter the Barcelona Airport flight departures, after passing all security controls.
• For passengers in transit arriving and departing terminal T1 without the next boarding pass, there are self-check-in kiosks for Airport Barcelona El Prat departures, you will find them in the boarding area. They serve the following flights: Air France-KLM, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and Lufthansa.
• T1, boarding area, the corridor connecting to the 2nd floor, you will find a self-service check-in kiosk there: Air France-KLM, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and Lufthansa.
• For passengers in transit arriving and departing the terminal (T2A, T2B, or T2C) with boarding passes, with or without baggage, registered to their destination, there is no need to leave the boarding area, as these areas are connected by a corridor, all that is needed is a 7-minute walk.

Barcelona Airport departure lounges

At the airport, you can see where you need to go to get to your flight. To do this, check the Barcelona Airport departures timetable when in the departure lounge, and find your flight details there. The screen will show you your gate, boarding time, departure time, and details of any flight delays that may occur. While waiting for your flight, you have the opportunity to visit airport restaurants and cafes, enjoy a drink in the bars, have a delicious meal, and rest, as well as visit the duty-free zone and buy goods at low prices. When information about Barcelona Airport live departures appears, you should proceed immediately to the departure area. Upon boarding, you will be asked to present your passport or other identification as well as your boarding pass.

Shops at Barcelona Airport

Barcelona Airport is rich with 92 shops, restaurants, bars, and cafés distributed between Terminals 1 and 2.

Barcelona International Airport departures from Terminal 1 are much more frequent and served by more airlines, so it has an impressive number of shops. There are 61 shops in Terminal 1 and 31 in Terminal 2.

There are 14 shops in front of security, mostly convenience stores and tobacco shops. But also here you can find the Crystal Media Shop for electronics, the Items d'Ho and Tascón fashion shops, and the Superskunk souvenir shop.

After security control are all the famous brands such as fashion shops like Adolfo Dominguez, Mango, Massimo Dutti, and Zara, the Swarovski jewellery shop, and children's favourite Tutti Frutti - the sweet shop.

Pre-departure parking options

If Barcelona airport departures tomorrow, you need somewhere to park your car. So Barcelona Airport has official parking for more than 20,000 cars and there are four types of parking available:

• General parking (most suitable for short-term parking)
• Long-stay parking
• First class parking
• VIP parking

Be aware that free motorbike parking is available at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, but it is not guarded. The general car parks are located within a couple of minutes’ walking distance from both terminals. Long-term parking is a little further away, but for that, there is a bus service every 20 minutes from the terminals.