Flights Catania → Barcelona
CTA → BCN
Route overview
The flight route operates from Catania, where the airport opened in 1924, to Barcelona, whose airport has been in operation since 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Catania (CTA) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.3/100 (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 Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Catania (CTA) to Barcelona (BCN) heads north-west for about 1,193 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 55m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating CTA-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CTA-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 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Catania-Barcelona route is about 1,193 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.
