Lyon to Barcelona flights
Barcelona lies 531 km (330 mi) south-west of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 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.
| Lyon | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Spain |
| Population | 520,774 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | LYS, 19 km out | BCN, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 | 08001–08080 |
What changes when you arrive in Barcelona
Crossing from France into Spain: 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 Lyon
Lyon is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 57 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 81 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 99 km).
Arriving in 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).
| 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 |
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Staying in Barcelona
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Common questions
How far is Barcelona from Lyon?
531 km (330 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lyon.
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Barcelona by air?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Barcelona?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lyon to Barcelona flights?
Typically Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN); Barcelona also has GRO, REU.
What currency do I need in Barcelona?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Barcelona?
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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.