Flights Frankfurt → Barcelona
FRA → BCN
Route overview
The flight route operates between Frankfurt and Barcelona, utilizing Airbus aircraft models including the A321, A320, and A319. The destination airport in Barcelona has been operational since 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21.1/100 (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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south-west for about 1,093 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-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 3 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Vueling Airlines.
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The Frankfurt-Barcelona route is about 1,093 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.
