Flights Barcelona → Cardiff
BCN → CWL
Route overview
The flight route operates between Barcelona and Cardiff, using an Airbus A320 aircraft. The airport in Barcelona, where the journey originates, has been open since 1916, while the destination airport sees approximately 857,397 passengers annually.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Cardiff (CWL) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Cardiff: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Cardiff (CWL) heads north for about 1,197 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 55m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Cardiff it is 2.0 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 BCN-CWL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-CWL
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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The Barcelona-Cardiff route is about 1,197 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.
