Flights Nuernberg → Barcelona
NUE → BCN
How long is the flight from Nuernberg to Barcelona?
The flight from Nuernberg (NUE) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 1h 51m. 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 operates from Nuernberg Airport, which opened in 1955, to Barcelona Airport, established as early as 1916. Barcelona's airport serves a substantial number of passengers annually, with approximately 41,639,622 travelers passing through each year, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.
The Nuernberg (NUE) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.2/100 (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 Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nuernberg (NUE) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south-west for about 1,150 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nuernberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating NUE-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NUE-BCN
The flight from Nuernberg (NUE) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 1h 51m. 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 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Nuernberg-Barcelona route is about 1,150 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.
