Wakefield to Barcelona flights
Barcelona lies 1,394 km (866 mi) south of Wakefield, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
| Wakefield | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 109,766 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | LBA, 23 km out | BCN, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | WF1–WF90 | 08001–08080 |
Clocks in Barcelona are 1 h ahead of Wakefield right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barcelona
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 Wakefield
Wakefield is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester Airport (MAN, 64 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 95 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 97 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 77 km), Teesside International Airport (MME, 92 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
Our booking partner lists 3,733+ places to stay in Barcelona (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 889 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (470), and 51 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,110,769 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barcelona from Wakefield?
1,394 km (866 mi) in a straight line, south of Wakefield.
How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Barcelona by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wakefield and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Wakefield to Barcelona flights?
Typically Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) 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?
Our booking partner lists 3,733+ places to stay in Barcelona, 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 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.