Flights London → Barcelona
LGW → BCN
Route overview
The flight route from London to Barcelona is operated using a variety of aircraft, including the Airbus A319, Boeing 737-400, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, and Boeing 757-200. The destination airport in Barcelona has been in operation since 1916 and currently handles over 41 million passengers annually.
The London (LGW) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.3/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south for about 1,109 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-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 5 airlines: British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet, Vueling Airlines.
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The London-Barcelona route is about 1,109 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
