Flights Leipzig → Barcelona
LEJ → BCN
Route overview
The flight route operates between Leipzig and Barcelona, using Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona has been in operation since 1916 and handles over 41 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.
The Leipzig (LEJ) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.4/100 (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 Leipzig the average ATFM delay is 6.0 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Leipzig (LEJ) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south-west for about 1,366 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Leipzig the average ATFM delay is 6.0 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 LEJ-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LEJ-BCN
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The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Leipzig-Barcelona route is about 1,366 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.
