Barcelona to Solihull flights
Solihull lies 1,261 km (784 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 22 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 | Solihull | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.7 million | 126,577 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | BHX, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | B91 |
Clocks in Solihull are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Solihull
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 Solihull
Solihull is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 56 km (35 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Solihull from Barcelona?
1,261 km (784 mi) in a straight line, north of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Solihull by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Solihull?
Solihull is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Solihull flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX); Solihull also has EMA.
What currency do I need in Solihull?
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 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.