⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

London to Barcelona flights

London (LGW) to Barcelona (BCN): 689 miles (1,109 km) great-circle, about 1h 55m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $77 round-trip on Vueling, nonstop, departing May 11, 2026.

VYVuelingVY7829
Depart
LGW
London, United Kingdom
21:05
2026-05-11
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Arrive
BCN
Barcelona, Spain
Returns 07:30
2026-05-17
Stops
non-stop
Distance
689 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 55m
Trip type
Round-trip
$77
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest London to Barcelona fare fly?

$77 round-trip, Vueling VY7829, departing 2026-05-11 at 21:05, returning 2026-05-17. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Sunday 6 nights later; the fare was observed 16 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is London from Barcelona?

  • Distance: 689 miles (1,109 km) great-circle, heading south.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 55m.
  • Departure airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London, United Kingdom, UTC+1 on May 11, 2026.
  • Arrival: Barcelona International Airport (BCN), Spain, UTC+2 on May 11, 2026.
  • Time difference: Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of London on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United Kingdom to Spain.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 12 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Vueling VY7829, non-stop, round-trip, 6 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the London to Barcelona fare compare with other routes from LGW?

At $77, it ranked 2nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGW (median $463). That is 11.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the LGW median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LGW of similar length: Nice (622 mi) at $167 and Milan (558 mi) at $88.

LGW to BCN is the only one of 30 LGW routes where Vueling priced cheapest. It is the 25th longest of the 30 routes we track from LGW.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Barcelona?

Of 57 departure airports with a fare to Barcelona, London (LGW) ranked 10th at $77. Lowest: $44 from Milan (MXP); highest: $1401 from Brisbane (BNE); 28 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Vueling (11), Wizz Air (10), Ryanair (8), Air Canada (4), Air Europa (3) and Wizz Air Malta (3), plus 18 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to Spain?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for Spain: European Commission: Schengen visa policy. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Europe/London, Europe/Madrid; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

London to Barcelona flight questions

How far is London from Barcelona by plane?

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London is about 689 miles (1,109 km) from Barcelona on a great-circle line from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona International Airport (BCN), heading south. It is the 25th longest of the 30 routes we track from LGW. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from London to Barcelona?

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About 1h 55m nonstop by our estimate for 689 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Vueling fare was nonstop. 57 airports in our feed had a fare to Barcelona; this one ranked 10th, and 28 of the 57 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between London and Barcelona?

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On May 11, 2026, London was on UTC+1 (Europe/London) and Barcelona on UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid), so Barcelona was 1 hour ahead of London: noon in London was 13:00 in Barcelona. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from London to Barcelona?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $77 per person round-trip on Vueling flight VY7829, departing May 11, 2026, returning May 17, 2026, nonstop. At $77, it ranked 2nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGW (median $463). That is 11.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the LGW median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from London to Barcelona?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Vueling flight, VY7829, on May 11, 2026. Into Barcelona, 28 of the 57 recorded fares were nonstop. From LGW, 8 of 30 were. Routes from LGW of similar length: Nice (622 mi) at $167 and Milan (558 mi) at $88.

Which airports serve flights from London to Barcelona?

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It departs London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom, and arrives at Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain. An international flight, United Kingdom to Spain. LGW to BCN is the only one of 30 LGW routes where Vueling priced cheapest.

Where else near Barcelona can you fly from London?

Nice (NCE) $167Milan (MIL) $88Paris (PAR) $117Belgrade (BEG) $192Belfast (BFS) $77Edinburgh (EDI) $61All flights from London →

Other cities with flights to Barcelona

From Milan (MXP) $44From Venice (VCE) $53From Warsaw (WAW) $57From Rome (FCO) $63From Brussels (BRU) $67From Geneva (GVA) $70

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