- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
Flights from Zurich to Barcelona depart on average 71 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 836 km distance in 1h 45m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 836 km |
Average flight duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Flights per day 71 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 3:05 |
Last flight 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price
£212
Average price
£985
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Flights per day
77
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Barcelona will cost around £985 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £212.
Of the 77 flights that leave Zurich for Barcelona every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 836 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 25 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.
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KL1946 · KL1519Omio 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 coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £224.
Distance: 836 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£98 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest | £238 Average Price |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 19m Average total duration 16h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Barcelona flights for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TK1908 · TK1467 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 26h35 | 13:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX1676 · UX7703 | 11:05 Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX1676 · UX7701 | 11:05 Zurich Airport | 21h50 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1519 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 7h00 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1517 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 4h35 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1521 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 10h55 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1497 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 20h55 | 8:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB628 · IB417 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 17:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX1954 | 12:20 Zurich Airport | 1h45 | 14:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1208 · TK1467 | 13:40 Zurich Airport | 23h50 | 13:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1393 · AF1448 | 14:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h35 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1393 · AF1248 | 14:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h10 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1946 · KL1521 | 14:20 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h25 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1946 · KL1519 | 14:20 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h30 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1914 · TK1853 | 15:10 Zurich Airport | 19h35 | 10:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1914 · TK1855 | 15:10 Zurich Airport | 26h30 | 17:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1914 · TK1467 | 15:10 Zurich Airport | 22h20 | 13:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
DE4310 · DE4327 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 5h20 | 22:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
SN5114+ SN3707 | 17:15 Zurich Airport | 5h50 | 23:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX1672 · UX7703 | 18:30 Zurich Airport | 22h05 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX1672 · UX7701 | 18:30 Zurich Airport | 14h25 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948 · KL1497 | 18:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h15 | 8:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1910 · TK1467 | 18:50 Zurich Airport | 18h40 | 13:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1910 · TK1851 | 18:50 Zurich Airport | 28h25 | 23:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926 · KL1497 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 13h20 | 8:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926 · KL1513 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 17h05 | 12:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926 · KL1511 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 14h50 | 10:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926 · KL1515 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 19h40 | 15:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
KL1942 · KL1515 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h35 | 15:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL1517 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h55 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL1513 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h00 | 12:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL1521 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h15 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL1519 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h20 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA765 · BA480 | 6:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h40 | 20:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA765 · BA484 | 6:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h25 | 19:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA765 · BA482 | 6:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h45 | 12:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916 · KL1517 | 7:00 Zurich Airport | 9h25 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916 · KL1515 | 7:00 Zurich Airport | 8h05 | 15:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916 · KL1513 | 7:00 Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 12:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916 · KL1519 | 7:00 Zurich Airport | 11h50 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA741 · BA484 | 7:15 Zurich Airport | 11h45 | 19:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
BA741 · BA480 | 7:15 Zurich Airport | 13h00 | 20:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
SN5104+ SN3697 | 7:25 Zurich Airport | 4h10 | 11:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF1048 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 7h55 | 15:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF1548 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 9h30 | 17:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1912 · TK1853 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 27h05 | 10:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1912 · TK1851 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 15h35 | 23:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1912 · TK1855 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 10h00 | 17:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
TK1912 · TK1467 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 29h50 | 13:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918 · KL1515 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 5h45 | 15:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918 · KL1517 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 7h05 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918 · KL1519 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 9h30 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944 · KL1519 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h35 | 18:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944 · KL1517 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h10 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944 · KL1515 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h50 | 15:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944 · KL1521 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h30 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1193 · AF1048 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h00 | 15:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1193 · AF1248 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h45 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1193 · AF1548 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h35 | 17:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AF1193 · AF1448 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h10 | 22:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
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Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
MNAC presents Catalan art from Romanesque frescoes to modern works inside a grand national palace with excellent terrace views.
A striking museum devoted to Joan Miró, with major paintings, sculptures and a bright hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s famous boulevard links Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lively with kiosks, architecture and constant people-watching.
The Gothic Quarter is a maze of medieval lanes, hidden squares and historic buildings that captures the atmosphere of old Barcelona.
This elegant avenue showcases luxury shops and several major modernista buildings, making it one of Barcelona’s best architectural walks.
A rustic Catalan salad of salt cod, tomatoes, onions and olives. It is a classic Barcelona starter linked to the region’s preserved fish traditions.
Toasted bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil, often finished with salt. This simple Catalan staple appears on tables across Barcelona.
Short pasta baked with pork, sausage, tomatoes and aioli. A beloved Catalan comfort dish strongly associated with family meals and local cuisine.
World-renowned fine dining restaurant by the sea, noted for creative seafood-focused tasting menus and polished service.
Long-standing tapas bar celebrated for bombas, vermouth and classic small plates in a busy, no-frills local atmosphere.
Historic market bar in La Boqueria, famous for fresh seafood, tapas and a lively counter dining atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and public transport are reasonable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Barcelona El Prat Airport Train Station -> Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Barcelona flights use the Zurich Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Barcelona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich 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 for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: 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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