Flights Nuernberg → Barcelona
NUE → BCN
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 16.3/100 (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 Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 3.8 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 3.8 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 NUE-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NUE-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 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.
