Flights Barcelona → Helsinki
BCN → HEL
Route overview
The flight route connects Barcelona and Helsinki, operating with Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The origin airport in Barcelona has been open since 1916, while the destination airport in Helsinki opened in 1952 and currently serves over 16 million passengers annually.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Helsinki (HEL) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Helsinki: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Helsinki (HEL) heads north-east for about 2,628 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Helsinki it is 0.3 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-HEL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-HEL
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: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Barcelona-Helsinki route is about 2,628 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.
