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Flights Barcelona → Brussels

BCN → BRU

16.9
Average risk (Medium)
4
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Barcelona and Brussels, operating with aircraft such as the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, and Airbus A319. The origin airport in Barcelona has a rich history, having opened in 1916, while the destination airport in Brussels serves over 18 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,084 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Barcelona (BCN) → Brussels (BRU) route is operated by Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.

Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Brussels (BRU) heads north for about 1,084 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 46m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Brussels it is 1.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:47
Elevation BRU
175 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~108 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Brussels Airlines (SN) 94% 9 min 0.9%
Vueling Airlines (VY) 89% 19 min 0.0%
Iberia Airlines (IB) 86% 17 min 4.8%
Ryanair (FR) 85% 23 min 0.6%

Frequently asked questions about BCN-BRU

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 4 airlines: Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Brussels, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Barcelona-Brussels route is about 1,084 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.