Heathrow → Barcelona flight delays
HEATHROW → BARCELONA · all airlines · 7,037 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
22%of the time, by +46 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
78%
Delayed 3h+
0.2%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg when late
+46m
Were you delayed 3+ hours on this route?
About 0.2% of these flights land 3h+ late. If yours did, under UK261 you could be owed up to £520 — and you can claim it yourself for free. Check if you're owed →
When does HEATHROW → BARCELONA run late?
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Delays peak in September (42% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → BARCELONA?
British Airways Plcdelayed 21%
Vueling Airlinesdelayed 26%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Barcelona flight delayed?
About 22% of HEATHROW → BARCELONA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 46 minutes when they do, based on 7,037 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → BARCELONA?
British Airways Plc, delayed 21% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → BARCELONA?
September is the worst, with 42% of flights delayed, while April is the most reliable at 11%.
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