Zaventem to Barcelona (BRU–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BRU–BCN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling, Ryanair and Brussels Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 673 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling | 28 | 32A, 32Q | 2h-2h05 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 16 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| SN Brussels Airlines | 14 | 320 | 2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| IB Iberia | 13 | 321, 32A | 2h-2h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 32N | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Barcelona from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→BCN | CRL→BCN | EIN→BCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 30 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 12 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 15m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CET · BCN: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona.
Belgium and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Belgian citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa or stay limit applies.
The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.
Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.
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.
BRU–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to BCN
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways, Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines and Vueling. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BRU to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to BCN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,084 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 169 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Eindhoven (EIN) and Lesquin (LIL).