Flights Brussels → Barcelona
BRU → BCN
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Barcelona, operated by a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A319/A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona has been operational since 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.8/100 (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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south for about 1,084 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating BRU-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BRU-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 4 airlines: Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Brussels-Barcelona route is about 1,084 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.
