Flights Athens → Barcelona
ATH → BCN
Route overview
The flight route connects Athens, whose airport opened in 2001, with Barcelona, where the airport has been operational since 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually. The journey is typically operated using Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft.
The Athens (ATH) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17/100 (medium), 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 Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Barcelona (BCN) heads west for about 1,905 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 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 ATH-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ATH-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 3 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Athens-Barcelona route is about 1,905 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
