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Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Dublin. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus
• Vueling

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €125 return, compared with €148 via a stopover through Zurich (ZRH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €16–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• London Stansted (STN) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Manchester (MAN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 11% of one-stop connections

London Stansted (STN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €110 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €155, a difference of €45. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Dublin City Centre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and 3Olympia Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:32
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 01:57.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 35% above the route average of €126. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin takes 2h 47m, covering 2,389 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €44, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aer Lingus has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin flights are:

• Vueling: 91% on time
• Aer Lingus: 83% on time
• Ryanair: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Birmingham (BHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 10m, compared to 5h 11m via Manchester (MAN) and 5h 20m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Dublin is 1 hour behind Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Irish Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Dublin range from €86 to €175, with an average of €126 over the past 12 months. Anything below €86 counts as a good deal.