Essaouira to Barcelona (ESU–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ESU–BCN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 945 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling | 4 | 32A | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Barcelona from Essaouira
| Metric | ESU→BCN | AGA→BCN | RAK→BCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ESU | – | 76 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 3 | 19 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 45m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ESU: +00 · BCN: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Essaouira, it's 7:00 PM in Barcelona.
Moroccan passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Spain. Apply at the Spanish Consulate in Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Nador, Tetouan, or Larache, or through BLS International. A short-stay visa (Type C) costs EUR 80 (about MAD 880) and allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen zone. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days, but summer demand from the Moroccan diaspora in Europe can push this to 3 to 4 weeks. Apply at least 6 weeks before your trip during June to August.
Required documents include a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure with two blank pages, two photos, completed application form, travel insurance covering EUR 30,000, round-trip flight booking, hotel reservations, bank statements from the last 3 months showing sufficient funds (no fixed minimum but EUR 100 per day is a safe benchmark), employment letter, and a cover letter. Family visit applicants need an invitation letter from the Spanish host plus their residency documents.
Direct flights from Casablanca to Madrid run about 1 hour 30 minutes on Royal Air Maroc and Iberia. Casablanca to Barcelona runs about 2 hours. Ryanair, Vueling, and Air Arabia Maroc operate routes from Tangier, Marrakech, Fez, and Nador to multiple Spanish cities. Ferries cross the Strait of Gibraltar from Tangier Med to Algeciras in about 1 hour (FRS and Trasmediterranea, from EUR 35 one-way). Spain uses the euro. No mandatory vaccinations.
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.
ESU–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESU to BCN
Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESU to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESU to BCN ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 945 miles (1,521 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Agadir (Temsia) (AGA), Marrakesh (RAK) and Ouarzazate (OZZ).