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Flights Barcelona → Zagreb

BCN → ZAG

16.2
Average risk (Medium)
3
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Barcelona and Zagreb, operating with Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. The airport in Barcelona, where the journey originates, has a long history dating back to its opening in 1916, while the destination airport in Zagreb serves over three million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,229 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Barcelona (BCN) → Zagreb (ZAG) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zagreb the average ATFM delay is 6.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.

Heading to Zagreb: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Zagreb (ZAG) heads north-east for about 1,229 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 57m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Zagreb it is 6.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:57
Elevation ZAG
353 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~123 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Vueling Airlines (VY) 89% 19 min 0.0%
Croatia Airlines (OU) 87% 12 min 0.0%
Iberia Airlines (IB) 86% 17 min 4.8%

Frequently asked questions about BCN-ZAG

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: Iberia Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.

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

The Barcelona-Zagreb route is about 1,229 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.