Flights London → Barcelona
LGW → BCN
How long is the flight from London to Barcelona?
The flight from London (LGW) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 1h 48m. 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 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 9.8/100 (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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LGW-BCN
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Frequently asked questions about LGW-BCN
The flight from London (LGW) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 1h 48m. 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 5 airlines: British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet, Vueling Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Barcelona, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
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.
