Flights Birmingham → Barcelona
BHX → BCN
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Barcelona?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 2h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Birmingham with Barcelona, operating using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320/A321 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona has been in operation since 1916 and currently handles over 41 million passengers annually.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south for about 1,274 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating BHX-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BHX-BCN
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 2h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 1 airline: Ryanair.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Barcelona, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Birmingham-Barcelona route is about 1,274 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
