Compare Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Barcelona
Known for its unique architecture, incredible wine, and exciting nightlife, Barcelona is a city you will remember forever. This Spanish city is a hub of culture, with some of the most incredible artistry you will ever see. Throughout Barcelona, there are countless museums and architectural wonders. Culturally, Barcelona is quite different to the rest of Spain. It is the hub of the Catalonia region, which views itself as a separate entity to the rest of Spain. The region speaks a dialect called Catalan, and locals identify as Catalonian first and Spanish second. Barcelona is also known for its year-round great weather and abundance of beaches to visit. In addition to its many attractions, Barcelona is also one of the top European cities for nightlife and cuisine. With so much on offer, it would be hard to get bored in Barcelona. With its close proximity to other major cities, it’s the perfect place to start an adventure around Europe. Barcelona is an incredible city to get lost in, as beauty lies around every turn.
With plenty of cheap airfares from Melbourne to Barcelona, Webjet can help you spend less time booking your travel and more time planning what you’d like to do in Barcelona, Spain.
Things to do in Barcelona
Sagrada Familia
This large, unfinished Roman Catholic cathedral is an incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can gain the full experience and climb to the top of the Nativity and Crypt towers if they reserve tickets, which cost €29 ($46.30 AUD). Getting to the top of the tower is quite a hike, at 300 steps up a narrow staircase. At the top of both towers, you can have a stunning, panoramic view of the city.
Park Guell
If you’re looking for a blend of natural beauty and incredible architecture, Park Guell is the spot for you. Entrepreneur Eusebi Guell assigned the artistic design of the park to Antoni Gaudi, the same artist who designed many of the city’s architectural icons. Wander through this public park, taking in some of the highlights, such as the mosaic salamander, the municipal garden, and the Gaudi House Museum.
La Rambla
Take a stroll down this pedestrian street, which connects the Plaça de Catalunya with the Christopher Columbus Monument. Spanish poet Federico García Lorca once said La Rambla is “the only street in the world which I wish would never end.” The street is lined with shops, restaurants, bars, and street performers. La Rambla can be pretty crowded, especially when the weather is nice, and pickpockets might prey on tourists during these times, so keep close watch of your belongings.
Casa Mila
Officially known as La Pedrera - "the stone quarry" - Casa Mila is a modernist building that served as the final residence designed by Antoni Gaudi. Tourists can visit all five floors of this fantastic, imaginative building for a rate of €22 ($35 AUD) if pre-ordered and €25 ($40 AUD) at the ticket office.
Gothic Quarter
Part of the old centre of Barcelona, the Gothic Quarter is known for its spectacular architecture and labyrinthine streets. This section of the city contains remains of the city’s Roman wall, as well as plenty of items from Medieval times. Some of the landmarks of the Gothic Quarter include Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia, Palau Reial Major, Plaça Sant Jaume, and the Church of Santa Maria del Pi.
La Barceloneta
This stunning seaside neighbourhood in the Ciutat Vella district shows what a walking city Barcelona truly is. Here, tourists and locals alike can wander onto the sandy beaches and dip their feet into the Mediterranean Sea. It’s always an excellent location for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Along the beach are two exquisite pieces of art, the Homenatge a la Barceloneta monument by German artist, Rebecca Horn, and the Peix d'Or sculpture by modern artist Frank Gehry.
Departing From Melbourne
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is situated 23 kilometres (14 miles) north of the city centre and is the departure point for most international flights from Melbourne. Avalon Airport is another airport serving Melbourne. It’s a smaller airport with flights within Australia, but some international flights depart from Avalon if they are connecting through Sydney.
With about 1,500 return flights from Melbourne to Barcelona each week, Webjet offers plenty of cheap airfares to choose from. Major airlines with cheap flights from Melbourne to Barcelona Airport (BCN) include Qatar Airways, SWISS, Lufthansa, Qantas, and British Airways. There are no direct flights from Melbourne, but you’ll have no trouble finding a flight with one stopover. With a short stopover, cheap flights from Melbourne to Barcelona take about 24 hours.
Getting to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
The SkyBus is the most affordable way to get to Melbourne Airport. Each bus route runs every day of the week and is equipped with WiFi onboard. The main SkyBus route runs 24 hours a day and departs from Southern Cross Station in the CBD. You can also catch a SkyBus from the Southbank, Docklands, St Kilda, the western suburbs, and the Mornington Peninsula. Prices vary based on departure location and start at $18 AUD.
For a more convenient trip to the airport, you can take a taxi or Uber. A taxi or ridesharing car can bring you to Melbourne Airport in less than a half hour. From the CBD, taxi fare to the airport costs about $55-$75 AUD.
If you’d rather drive to Melbourne Airport, the Long Term car park is the cheapest option. You can park for less than $10 AUD a day. Once you’ve parked your car, a free shuttle bus is available to take you from the car park to the airport terminals in less than 5 minutes.
Getting to Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport is located about 50 kilometres (31 miles) southwest of Melbourne’s city center. The SkyBus has an Avalon City Express route, which picks up passengers from Southern Cross Station and on Synnot Street in Werribee. Tickets from the CBD cost $22 AUD, while tickets from Werribee are approximately $19 AUD. It will take you about 50 minutes to get to Avalon Airport from the CBD and 30 minutes from Werribee.
Avalon Airport has a large car park. The way the rates work is the longer you park, the lower your daily rate will be. A weeklong park costs $79 AUD, while parking for two weeks costs $132 AUD. The car park is under 24-hour surveillance, making it a secure place to park your car. Additionally, it is located just outside the airport, so you walk from your car straight to the terminal in a few minutes.
Arriving in Barcelona
There is one major airport that services international flights from Melbourne to Barcelona: Barcelona Airport (BCN). This airport is the 2nd busiest airport in Spain and the 7th busiest airport in Europe. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) southwest of central Barcelona.
How to Get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Your Barcelona Hotel or Accommodation
If you’d like to save some money on your trip from the airport, you could decide to take the Aerobus. You can catch this bus from outside Terminal 1 or 2, paying only €5.90 ($9.40 AUD) for one-way travel or €10.20 ($16.30 AUD) for a return ticket. This bus drops passengers off at three stops within the city: Plaça Catalunya, Sepúlveda-urgell, and Plaça d'Espanya.
A taxi is the most convenient transport option, dropping you directly at your Barcelona hotel. Taking a taxi can take between 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Taxis in Barcelona charge passengers by kilometre, plus a flat fee for transporting riders from the airport. Generally, taxis from Barcelona Airport to the city centre cost between €30-35 ($48-56 AUD).
The best time to book cheap flights from Melbourne to Barcelona
The best time to visit Barcelona is between the months of May and June. Not only will you beat peak tourist season, but you’ll be graced with exquisite weather. Daytime temperatures average at about 25°C. During the summer months in Spain, the humidity can be overwhelming, and peak season causes the prices of hotels across the city to rise. Summer temperatures are hot, typically hitting 30°C during the day.
While Barcelona is a popular tourist destination at all times of the year, you’ll experience the smallest crowds in the winter months between December and February. With a Mediterranean climate, winter temperatures are still a comfortable 13-15°C. The winter is the best time to find deals on hotels and cheap airfares from Melbourne to Barcelona.
You also might want to avoid coming to Spain in April, as this month brings intense rain, which might not be favorable for sightseeing activities.
