Barcelona to Dublin flights
Dublin lies 1,469 km (913 mi) north of Barcelona, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Barcelona | Dublin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Ireland |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | DUB, 11 km out |
Clocks in Dublin are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dublin
Crossing from Spain into Ireland: traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +353; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Barcelona
Barcelona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO, 76 km), Reus Airport (REU, 87 km).
Arriving in Dublin
Dublin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dublin Airport (DUB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,203-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport | DUB | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,203 ft | 242 ft |
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Staying in Dublin
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin. Of the 589 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 14 are five-star. Across 347 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 848,570 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dublin from Barcelona?
1,469 km (913 mi) in a straight line, north of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Dublin by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Dublin?
Dublin is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Dublin against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Dublin flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB).
What currency do I need in Dublin?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dublin?
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.