Flights Warsaw → Barcelona
WAW → BCN
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Barcelona?
The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 2h 45m. 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 connects Warsaw, where the airport opened in 1934, with Barcelona, whose airport, which has been operational since 1916, currently handles over 41 million passengers annually. Airlines operating this route use a mix of aircraft including Airbus A320 and Embraer 195, as well as Boeing 737-400 models.
The Warsaw (WAW) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.3/100 (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 Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Warsaw (WAW) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south-west for about 1,870 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 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% |
| Wizz Air (W6) | 79% | 31 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating WAW-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about WAW-BCN
The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 2h 45m. 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: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air.
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 Warsaw-Barcelona route is about 1,870 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
