Flights to Spain

The average flight time from London to Barcelona is 2 hours, to Madrid 2 hours and 25 minutes, to Ibiza 2 hours and 20 minutes and to the Canary Islands 4 hours. British Airways flies to Spain from all major airports in London.

Your flight time to Spain depends on where you’re flying from and which airport you’re landing in. A journey from New York to Spain will take around seven hours, while Los Angeles to Spain takes just over 13 hours with a connection.

We fly to Spain's most popular destinations from London Heathrow, London City and London Gatwick.

The cheapest month to fly to Spain is in generally in the low season from November to February.

A country with an eclectic mix of bustling cities, small villages and coastal towns, Spain is a very affordable destination, it just depends on where you visit. Barcelona and Madrid are both popular tourist destinations but smaller cities like Valencia and Seville are more affordable on a budget.

The best time to visit Spain is from March to September, keeping in mind that peak high season is June to August. For fewer tourists and milder temperatures, try April/May or September/October. From November to February, the weather turns colder and slightly rainy on the coast. Many beach hotels are closed during this time but ski season is in full swing if you visit Baqueira-Beret in the Pyrenees, with snowy peaks towering above 3000 metres.

Spain is a very well-connected country and major cities like Barcelona and Madrid have metro systems that are easy to use. You can also rent a car to get around as part of a holiday package with British Airways.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Spain. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before departure, free hand baggage and a generous checked bag allowance. Onboard you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.

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• Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
• Package holiday prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
• Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
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• Package holiday prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in GBP per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
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• Combine and save on Holidays: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ holiday including more than one hotel and / or car.
• Package holidays are protected under British Airways Holidays Ltd by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 5985.
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