Flights Barcelona → Zurich
BCN → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Barcelona, where the airport opened in 1916, with Zurich, whose airport saw 31,204,287 passengers per year. Flights on this route are operated using Airbus A320, A321, and A319 aircraft models.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 20.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north-east for about 856 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 29m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 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% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating BCN-ZRH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-ZRH
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, Swiss International Air Lines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Barcelona-Zurich route is about 856 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.
