Flights Cardiff → Barcelona
CWL → BCN
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Barcelona?
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 1h 55m. 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 Cardiff with Barcelona, operating an Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona has been open since 1916 and handles over 41 million passengers annually.
The Cardiff (CWL) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.9/100 (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 Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south for about 1,197 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 55m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cardiff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CWL-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CWL-BCN
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 1h 55m. 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 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Cardiff-Barcelona route is about 1,197 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.
