flights.net LGW → BCN
- Distance
- 689 mi
- Carriers
- 2
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is a intra-European route of about 689 miles. A low-cost leisure corridor where easyJet's Gatwick base meets Vueling's Barcelona hub. London Gatwick to Barcelona surges with city-break and beach-bound travelers through the warmer months.
Connecting London, United Kingdom with Barcelona, Spain, this is one of the more travelled intra-European city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 689-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 53m. Departures use London Gatwick Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for easyJet, British Airways; arrivals land at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, which has 2 terminals and anchors Vueling. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the LGW–BCN sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 689 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 53m |
| Nonstop carriers | 2 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A319 |
| Market | intra-European |
Carriers on this route
easyJet, Vueling operate nonstop service from London to Barcelona. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- easyJet (U2)
- Vueling (VY)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A319 between London and Barcelona. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May, June, and September offer Barcelona's warm Mediterranean weather without peak-summer crowds. Spring shoulder season brings the cheapest low-cost fares.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the London to Barcelona route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for LGW–BCN where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from London to Barcelona?
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is about 689 miles (1,109 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 53m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from London to Barcelona?
- easyJet and Vueling operate nonstop service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).
- What aircraft are used on the LGW to BCN route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A319 on the London–Barcelona route.
- When is the best time to fly from London to Barcelona?
- May, June, and September offer Barcelona's warm Mediterranean weather without peak-summer crowds. Spring shoulder season brings the cheapest low-cost fares.
- Is LGW to BCN a nonstop flight?
- Yes. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the LGW to BCN route connect?
- This route links London, United Kingdom with Barcelona, Spain.
- Which airports does the London to Barcelona route use?
- Flights depart London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK) in London and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN/LEBL) in Barcelona.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.