Flights Algier → Barcelona
ALG → BCN
Route overview
This flight route connects Algiers to Barcelona, operating with a mix of Boeing 737-600, Boeing 737-800, and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona has been in operation since 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Algier (ALG) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Algier the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Algier (ALG) to Barcelona (BCN) heads north for about 521 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Algier the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating ALG-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ALG-BCN
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
