Montréal to Barcelona (YUL–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,674 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC822
AC Air Canada
333
8:00 PM
EDT
8:35 AM+1
CET
7h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2323
AC Air Canada
333
11:27 AM
CET T1
3:10 PM
EDT
8h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC823
AC Air Canada
333
12:35 PM
CET T1
4:10 PM
EDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Montréal to Barcelona
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,674 mi 7h 35m nonstop +5h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

YUL–BCN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 3,674 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–BCN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 333 7h35 80% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 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, YUL to BCN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to BCN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,550
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → BCN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
BCN → YUL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Barcelona is 5 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · BCN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 11:00 PM in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
3,674 mi / 5,912 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter Spain and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries visited in the same period.

Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

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.

YUL–BCN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Barcelona route.
Route details
Distance3,674 mi / 5,912 km
Flight time7h 35m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to BCN flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport take approximately 7h 35m. The route covers 3,674 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YUL to BCN. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDL, KEF, HEL, PBI, FLL, SJU, PHL, SXM, NTE, MRS, ORY, LHR, ZRH, CDG, BOS, CMN, LIS, AMS, MXP, MAD, IAD, RAK, LYS, BRU, ORD, GVA, AGP, FCO, FRA, VIE, EWR, AMM, SFO, MUC, SJC, IST, ALG, MIA, BOD, TUN, ATH, SCL, BOG, MEX, GRU, VLC, JFK, ATL, DFW, DOH, DXB and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Barcelona is 5 hours ahead of Montréal.
Yes, return flights from BCN to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YUL to BCN

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to BCN ranges from 7 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,674 miles (5,912 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.