Birmingham to Mataró flights
Mataró lies 1,260 km (783 mi) south of Birmingham, +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.
| Birmingham | Mataró | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 1.2 million | 126,988 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | BCN, 41 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | 08300–08304 |
Clocks in Mataró are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 3 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mataró
Crossing from United Kingdom into Spain: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Airports at each end
Leaving Birmingham
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 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, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
Arriving in Mataró
Mataró is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 41 km (25 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, 48 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | BCN | 41 km (25 mi) | 11,000 ft | 12 ft |
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | 48 km (30 mi) | 7,874 ft | 468 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mataró from Birmingham?
1,260 km (783 mi) in a straight line, south of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Mataró 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 Birmingham and Mataró?
Mataró is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Mataró flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN); Mataró also has GRO.
What currency do I need in Mataró?
The Euro (EUR).
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.