Flights Barcelona → London
BCN → LHR
Route overview
The flight route connects Barcelona to London, operating with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Airbus A321, and Boeing 767. The origin airport in Barcelona has been open since 1916, while the destination airport serves over 83 million passengers annually.
The Barcelona (BCN) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 20.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to London (LHR) heads north for about 1,148 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating BCN-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about BCN-LHR
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: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Barcelona-London route is about 1,148 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.
