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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early work and deep connection to Barcelona, housed in medieval palaces in El Born.
Flights from Zurich to Barcelona depart on average 67 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $46 (€38) by bus.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 519 miles (836 km) distance in 1h 40m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 519 miles (836 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Flights per day 67 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
First flight 3:05 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$133
Average price
$735
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Flights per day
87
Distance
836 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Barcelona will cost around $735 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $133.
Of the 87 flights that leave Zurich for Barcelona onFri, Jun 26, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct flights cover the 836 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 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.
VY6261
U27102
VY6247
U27104
KL1926+
KL1497
LX1952
LX1954
LX1950
U27102
LX1958Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $301.
Distance: 519 miles (836 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$188 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $373 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 57m Average total duration 17h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Barcelona:
A bus is $95 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Barcelona costing on average $188 (€156).
A bus is $226 (€187) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Barcelona costing on average $319 (€264).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Bus takes on average 17h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Barcelona flights for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA765 · BA484 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h20 | 8:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA482 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h25 | 6:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA478 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h05 | 2:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA480 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h45 | 3:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA8095 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h05 | 1:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1952 | 7:10 AM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 8:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5749+ LH1812 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 5h25 | 12:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB634 · IB411 | 7:30 AM Zurich Airport | 5h15 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4312 · DE4327 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 14h10 | 10:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4312 · DE4325 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 8h05 | 4:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1183 · LH1128 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 4h50 | 1:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9761 · EW9442 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 1:00 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 | |
VY6247 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 1h50 | 11:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5531 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 1h50 | 11:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1248+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h45 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1448+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h10 | 10:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1048+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h00 | 3:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1648+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h15 | 2:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1548+ AF1193 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h35 | 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1676 · UX7703 | 11:05 AM Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1187 · LH1130 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 3:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1187 · LH1132 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 4h55 | 4:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4318 · DE4323 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 22h05 | 9:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4318 · DE4325 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 4h45 | 4:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4318 · DE4327 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 10h50 | 10:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1954 | 12:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1h45 | 2:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5765+ LH1816 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 4h40 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6261 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h50 | 3:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1189 · LH1134 | 1:30 PM Zurich Airport | 4h45 | 6:15 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+ KL1519 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h25 | 6:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1248+ AF1393 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h55 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946+ KL1497 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h20 | 8:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1448+ AF1393 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h20 | 10:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1148+ AF1393 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h35 | 9:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1191 · LH1136 | 2:35 PM Zurich Airport | 5h10 | 7:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB630 · IB421 | 2:45 PM Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 7:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB630 · IB423 | 2:45 PM Zurich Airport | 5h35 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS140 · OS405 | 3:05 PM Zurich Airport | 4h45 | 7:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4310 · DE4327 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 5h25 | 10:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4310 · DE4323 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 16h40 | 9:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5767+ LH1818 | 4:55 PM Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 10:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1956 | 5:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1h50 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1197 · LH1138 | 6:05 PM Zurich Airport | 5h00 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948+ KL1521 | 6:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h20 | 10:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948+ KL1497 | 6:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h20 | 8:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948+ KL1511 | 6:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h50 | 10:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5741+ LH1138 | 6:55 PM Zurich Airport | 4h10 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1815 · AF1148 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 13h30 | 9:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1815 · AF1648 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 19h20 | 2:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1815 · AF1048 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 20h05 | 3:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1815 · AF1248 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 24h50 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1815 · AF1548 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 21h40 | 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1815+ AF1348 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 15h45 | 11:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA472 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h05 | 9:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA474 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h45 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA739 · BA472 | 8:55 PM Zurich Airport | 12h30 | 9:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA739 · BA474 | 8:55 PM Zurich Airport | 14h10 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
U27104 | 9:00 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h50 | 10:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6249 | 9:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1h55 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5533 | 9:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1h55 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX1950 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1h45 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Barcelona’s most famous promenade, lively and historic, linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront with constant street activity.
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