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Only Vueling operates flights between Lyon and Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Flights from Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £102 return, compared with £116 via a stopover through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

One-stop flights from Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 7% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £95 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £110, a difference of £15. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are Barcelona City Centre, La Rambla, and Placa de Catalunya. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 10:36
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 00:56.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 29% above the route average of £103. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 1h 26m, covering 341 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £42, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Menorca/Mahon (MAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 07m, compared to 4h 37m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 4h 40m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Ok Mobility

Return flights from Lyon to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from £68 to £147, with an average of £103 over the past 12 months. Anything below £68 counts as a good deal.