Flights Edinburgh → Barcelona
EDI → BCN
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Barcelona?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 2h 31m. 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 Edinburgh with Barcelona, operating with aircraft such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320. The destination airport in Barcelona has been in operation since 1916 and currently handles over 41 million passengers annually.
The Edinburgh (EDI) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (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 Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south for about 1,677 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 31m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Edinburgh 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% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating EDI-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about EDI-BCN
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 2h 31m. 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 3 airlines: Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Edinburgh-Barcelona route is about 1,677 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
