Barcelona to Exeter flights
Exeter lies 1,126 km (700 mi) north of Barcelona, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Barcelona | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.7 million | 130,709 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | CWL, 76 km out |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | EX2 |
Clocks in Exeter are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands only 1 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Exeter
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Barcelona
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).
Arriving in Exeter
Exeter is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,723 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bristol Airport (BRS, 93 km), Exeter International Airport (EXT, 8 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,723 ft | 220 ft |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Exeter from Barcelona?
1,126 km (700 mi) in a straight line, north of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Exeter by air?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Exeter?
Exeter is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Exeter flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cardiff International Airport (CWL); Exeter also has BRS, EXT.
What currency do I need in Exeter?
The Pound (GBP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.