Barcelona to Tangier flights
Tangier lies 932 km (579 mi) south-west of Barcelona, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 57 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 | Tangier | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Morocco |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | TNG, 12 km out |
Clocks in Tangier are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 1 h 57 min journey lands only 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tangier
Crossing from Spain into Morocco: money changes from the Euro to the Dirham (MAD); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +212; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648864.
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 Tangier
Tangier is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 47 km), Gibraltar Airport (GIB, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport | TNG | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,483 ft | 62 ft |
| Sania Ramel Airport | TTU | 47 km (29 mi) | 10,784 ft | 10 ft |
| Gibraltar Airport | GIB | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,000 ft | 12 ft |
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Staying in Tangier
Our booking partner lists 2,086+ places to stay in Tangier (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 613 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (320), and 18 are five-star. Across 202 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 177,558 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tangier from Barcelona?
932 km (579 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Tangier by air?
About 1 h 57 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 Tangier?
Tangier is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Casablanca against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Tangier flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG); Tangier also has TTU, GIB.
What currency do I need in Tangier?
The Dirham (MAD).
Where can I stay in Tangier?
Our booking partner lists 2,086+ places to stay in Tangier, bookable on this site.
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.