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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 and lands at 7:53
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 0:58.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

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

A direct flight from Cologne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 2h 08m, covering 1.822 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.

Return flights from Cologne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from 126 € to 244 €, with an average of 178 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 126 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the 178 € route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 125 € return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with 178 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cologne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cologne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 55 €, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• DRIVALIA

Flights from Cologne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Cologne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 3% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Cologne to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 158 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 202 €, a difference of 45 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ryanair
• Eurowings

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 30m, compared to 7h 45m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) and 10h 16m via London Stansted (STN).

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Placa de Catalunya, and Sagrada Familia. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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