Flights Birmingham → Barcelona
BHX → BCN
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 16.1/100 (medium), 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 58.0 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 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating BHX-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BHX-BCN
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.
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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.
