Barcelona to Zaventem (BCN–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BCN–BRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling, Brussels Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 673 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LL, QR | 33 | 319, 320, 32A, 32Q | 2h10-2h35 | – | – | IB, LL, QR |
| SN Brussels Airlines Also: AC, EY, NH, SQ | 24 | 223, 319 | 2h05-2h09 | – | Star Alliance | AC, EY, NH, SQ |
| FR Ryanair | 11 | 73H | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Barcelona
| Metric | BCN→BRU | REU→BRU | GRO→BRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BCN | – | 48 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 144 | 2 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 11m | 2h 25m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Both Spain and Belgium are EU and Schengen member states. Spanish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Belgium without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
BCN–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to BRU
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling, Brussels Airlines and Ryanair. With 144 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BCN to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to BRU is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,084 km). There are approximately 144 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 264 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Geneva Cointrin and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Reus (REU), Girona (GRO) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).