Barcelona to Nottingham, Leicestershire (BCN–EMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR9387
FR Ryanair
73H
12:00 PM
CET T2
1:25 PM
GMT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9388
FR Ryanair
73H
1:50 PM
GMT
5:05 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Barcelona to Nottingham, Leicestershire
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 813 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

BCN–EMA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 813 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–EMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 73H 2h25
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to EMA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to EMA.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,330
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nottingham, Leicestershire from Barcelona

Nearby airports with service to East Midlands Airport.
Metric BCN→EMA PMI→EMA
Distance from BCN 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 5
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of BCN with service to East Midlands Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nottingham, Leicestershire is 1 hour behind Barcelona.
BCN: CET · EMA: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 5:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Distance & Flight Time
813 mi / 1,308 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.

You will pass through UK Border Force on arrival. Have your return ticket and accommodation details ready. The officer may ask about your purpose and funds. For visits under 6 months, no advance application is needed. You cannot work on a tourist entry, even unpaid volunteering in most cases.

The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. As of 2025, EU nationals including Spanish citizens do not yet need an ETA, but this is expected to change. Check gov.uk before booking. If you had pre-settled or settled status from living in the UK before Brexit, you enter under those rights instead of as a visitor.

Getting to BCN

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.

BCN–EMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Nottingham, Leicestershire route.
Route details
Distance813 mi / 1,308 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to EMA flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to East Midlands Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 813 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from BCN to EMA. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLA, RIX, GYD, PRG, FUE, GVA, JFK, ACE, BFS, ALC, AGP, BUD, PMI, DUB, LPA, KRK, WRO, KEF, AUH and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nottingham, Leicestershire is 1 hour behind Barcelona.
Yes, return flights from EMA to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BCN to EMA

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BCN to EMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to EMA ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 813 miles (1,308 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).