Flights to Barcelona
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Barcelona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO, 76 km), Reus Airport (REU, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | BCN | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,000 ft | 12 ft |
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,874 ft | 468 ft |
| Reus Airport | REU | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,054 ft | 233 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, BCN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 12 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Barcelona
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona to London | United Kingdom | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Barcelona to Casablanca | Morocco | 1,221 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Barcelona to Madrid | Spain | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Barcelona to Algiers | Algeria | 524 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Barcelona to Rome | Italy | 862 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Barcelona to Paris | France | 830 km (516 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Barcelona to Hamburg | Germany | 1,473 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Barcelona to Budapest | Hungary | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Barcelona to Vienna | Austria | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Barcelona to Rabat | Morocco | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Barcelona to Munich | Germany | 1,055 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Barcelona to Milan | Italy | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Barcelona to Tripoli | Libya | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Barcelona to Fes | Morocco | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Barcelona to Prague | Czechia | 1,354 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Barcelona to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Barcelona to Tangier | Morocco | 932 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Barcelona to Köln | Germany | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Barcelona to Dublin | Ireland | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Barcelona to Brussels | Belgium | 1,065 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Barcelona to Marrakesh | Morocco | 1,412 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Barcelona to Salé | Morocco | 1,133 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Barcelona to Shanghai | China | 9,824 km (6,105 mi) | about 13 h 21 min |
| Barcelona to Chongqing | China | 8,959 km (5,567 mi) | about 12 h 14 min |
| Barcelona to Chengdu | China | 8,698 km (5,405 mi) | about 11 h 54 min |
| Barcelona to Beijing | China | 8,803 km (5,470 mi) | about 12 h 2 min |
| Barcelona to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,233 km (1,387 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Barcelona to Tianjin | China | 8,911 km (5,537 mi) | about 12 h 10 min |
| Barcelona to Wuhan | China | 9,412 km (5,848 mi) | about 12 h 49 min |
| Barcelona to Lahore | Pakistan | 6,362 km (3,953 mi) | about 8 h 54 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Barcelona?
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, GRO, REU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BCN from Barcelona city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Barcelona on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.