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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Flights from Basel to Barcelona depart on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $36 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:00. The fastest flight covers the 502 miles (809 km) distance in 1h 40m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 502 miles (809 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Flights per day 23 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$110
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$682
Fastest journey on Sep 01
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
1 h 48 m
Flights on Sep 01
33
Distance
809 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Basel to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Barcelona will cost around $682 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 33 flights from Basel to Barcelona, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct flights cover the 809 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the longest flights will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VY6263
U21029
U27104
VY6261
U27102
U27102
U27104
VY6263
U21029
VY6261Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a train costs an average of $281.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $281 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 54m Average total duration 22h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Barcelona:
A bus is $34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Barcelona costing on average $134.
A bus is $181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Barcelona costing on average $281.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Bus takes on average 22h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Barcelona flights for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U27104 | 9:00 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h50 | 10:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
KL1942 · KL1513 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h00 | 12:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1517 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h55 | 4:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1519 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h20 | 6:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1521 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h15 | 10:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA480 | 8:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h10 | 4:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA486 | 8:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h15 | 10:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA482 | 8:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h20 | 5:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA484 | 8:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h25 | 8:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
U27102 | 9:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h45 | 10:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1944 · KL1519 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h35 | 6:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944 · KL1521 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h30 | 10:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944 · KL1517 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h10 | 4:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1548 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h35 | 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1248 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h45 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1048 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h00 | 3:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1448 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h10 | 10:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6261 | 10:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h50 | 12:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA759 · BA486 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h35 | 10:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA484 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h45 | 8:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA482 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h40 | 5:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
U27104 | 2:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h45 | 3:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1393 · AF1448 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h20 | 10:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1519 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h25 | 6:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF1248 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h55 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1521 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h20 | 10:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1511 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h50 | 10:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF1148 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h35 | 9:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF1348 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h50 | 11:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1511 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h45 | 10:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1513 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h00 | 12:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21029 | 6:45 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h50 | 8:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA763 · BA472 | 7:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h30 | 9:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6263 | 8:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h50 | 9:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Barcelona by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Barcelona flights use the EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Barcelona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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