Flights Helsinki → Barcelona
HEL → BCN
Route overview
The flight route operates between Helsinki and Barcelona, using Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona has been operational since 1916 and serves over 41 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.
The Helsinki (HEL) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.9/100 (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 Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south-west for about 2,628 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 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% |
Airlines operating HEL-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about HEL-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: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Helsinki-Barcelona route is about 2,628 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
