Amsterdam to Barcelona (AMS–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–BCN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling, KLM and Transavia lead the route. The flight covers 771 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 155 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LA, LL, QR | 45 | 320, 321, 32A | 2h09-2h25 | – | – | IB, LA, LL, QR |
| KL KLM Also: 6E, CI, G3, GA, KE, KQ, MF, MU, SV | 42 | 32Q, 73H, 73J, E90 | 2h05-2h10 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, CI, G3, GA, KE, KQ, MF, MU, SV |
| HV Transavia | 15 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| YW Air Nostrum | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Barcelona from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→BCN | RTM→BCN | EIN→BCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 28 mi | 65 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 370 | 11 | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · BCN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona.
The Netherlands and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Dutch citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.
Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.
AMS–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to BCN
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia, KLM, Vueling and Air Nostrum. With 370 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to BCN ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 771 miles (1,241 km). There are approximately 370 weekly flights outbound and 400 return, totaling 770 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
155 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Eindhoven (EIN) and Zaventem (BRU).