Mexico City to Barcelona (MEX–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,891 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 40m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM37
AM Aeromexi
788
5:00 PM
CST T2
12:30 PM+1
CEST
11h 30m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP6385cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
77L
6:45 PM
CST T1
1:45 PM+1
CEST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK256+1
EK Emirates
77L
6:45 PM
CST T1
1:45 PM+1
CEST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP6384cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
77L
10:45 AM
CEST T1
3:05 PM
CST
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK255+1
EK Emirates
77L
11:05 AM
CEST T1
3:05 PM
CST
12h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK81
EK Emirates
11:36 AM
CEST
2:42 PM
CST
11h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM38
AM Aeromexi
788
2:45 PM
CEST T1
7:00 PM
CST
12h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MAD Madrid 12h 45m AMAYBA ATAVAY Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 7m AFAMDL AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Barcelona flights
MIA Miami 13h 33m AAAMAR AAAYBA Miami (MIA) to Barcelona flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 33m AMKLLY CIG3GA Amsterdam (AMS) to Barcelona flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 40m AFAMKL AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Barcelona flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 43m AAAMAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Barcelona flights
LHR London 13h 55m AMBAIB BAIBLA London (LHR) to Barcelona flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 25m LHLXOS AVDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Barcelona flights
JFK New York 14h 30m AAAFAM AAAMAY New York (JFK) to Barcelona flights
ORD Chicago 14h 35m AAAMF9 AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to Barcelona flights
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Mexico City to Barcelona
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,891 mi 11h nonstop +8h ahead

MEX–BCN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 5,891 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–BCN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates Also: TP 7 77L 11h TP
AM Aeromexico 6 788 11h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK, TP
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 54%)
SkyTeam: AM (6 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to BCN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to BCN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,344
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 Barcelona from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Metric MEX→BCN TLC→BCN
Distance from MEX 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 20 1
Flight time 11h 9h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Barcelona is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · BCN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
5,891 mi / 9,481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen zone.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

Getting from BCN

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.

Barcelona Climate

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.

MEX–BCN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Barcelona route.
Route details
Distance5,891 mi / 9,481 km
Flight time11h
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to BCN flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport take about 11h gate to gate. The route covers 5,891 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEX to BCN: Emirates and Aeromexico.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami.
Barcelona is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from BCN to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEX to BCN

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Aeromexico. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEX to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to BCN is about 11 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,891 miles (9,481 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC).