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Barcelona

El Prat De Llobregat

LEBL
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Flights/Day
11:02
Local Time
Madrid
Timezone
12ft
Elevation
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LEBL
VFR
18°C
Clear • 6kt • 1018.00"
Observed: 08:30 UTC
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Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
08:00
CLR
10:00 BECMG
CLR
20:00 TEMPO
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 08:00 local time
About El Prat De Llobregat

Barcelona El Prat is generally smooth, with occasional light turbulence in winter due to Tramontana winds. Severe turbulence is rare.

Is Barcelona El Prat Airport turbulent?

Barcelona's airport sits between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains. The Tramontana wind, a cold northern wind that funnels between the Pyrenees and French Massif Central, can create challenging conditions during winter. However, the Mediterranean climate generally provides calmer flying conditions than many major airports.

  • Most turbulence at Barcelona happens in winter
  • Summer flights are usually smooth
  • Takeoff and landing are calm most of the year
  • Tramontana winds can reach 100+ km/h during strong events
  • Mediterranean climate provides generally stable flying conditions
  • Most disruptions occur in late autumn and winter
What is the Tramontana wind?

The Tramontana is a cold, dry northern wind created by pressure differences between Atlantic highs and Mediterranean lows. Cold air funnels between the Pyrenees and Massif Central, accelerating as it descends toward the coast. During strong events, it can persist for several days and affect flight operations.

When is the best time to fly from Barcelona?

Late spring (May) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most stable conditions. Summer is generally smooth with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Winter months carry the highest risk of Tramontana disruptions, particularly December through February.

Is turbulence at Barcelona dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Barcelona?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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+1 codeshare VY
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SIN 11:55 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
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LCY 12:30 Local -- Forecast
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Norwegian
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Vueling
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Easyjet
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Vueling
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Ryanair
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11:05
Local
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W43180 +1
11:05
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BT BT878
11:05
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11:05
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VY VY6202 +1
11:05
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11:05
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11:10
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11:10
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AC AC2323
11:10
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BCN HAM
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11:10
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VY VY7722
11:10
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BCN SCQ
FR FR6332
11:15
Local
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UA UA991
11:15
Local
BCN NAP
VY VY6504
11:20
Local
BCN SZX
ZH ZH866
airbus a330-343
11:20
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BCN BRS
U2 U22704 +1
11:20
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BCN OPO
FR FR4597 +1
boeing 737-8as
11:20
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BCN BHX
LS LS1338 +1
11:20
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BCN MXP
VY VY6342
11:20
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VY VY3706
11:20
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BCN VLC
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11:20
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VY VY6003
11:20
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BCN LIS
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11:20
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BCN MXP
VY VY6332 +1
11:25
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BCN ORK
FR FR7959
11:25
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BCN ARN
SK SK1812
11:25
Local
BCN LIS
TP TP1031
11:30
Local
BCN BRI
VY VY6612
11:30
Local
BCN ORY
HV HV4755
airbus a320-252n
11:30
Local
BCN GLA
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11:30
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BCN LCA
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11:30
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BCN EVN
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airbus a320-232
11:35
Local
BCN LPA
VY VY3002
11:35
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BCN GYD
J246
11:35
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FR FR2834
11:35
Local
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FR FR1279
boeing 737-8as
11:40
Local
BCN BER
U27171
11:40
Local
BCN FCO
AZ AZ77
11:40
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BCN TNG
VY VY7364
airbus a320-214
11:40
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BCN SEN
U25716
11:40
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DY DY5544
boeing 737-8jp
11:45
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VY VY3908 +1
11:45
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VY VY2974
11:45
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BCN BIO
VY VY1424
11:45
Local
BCN CDG
AF AF4157 +1
11:45
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BCN AMS
VY VY8304
airbus a321-271nx
11:45
Local
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BA BA475
11:50
Local
BCN VCE
VY VY6402
11:50
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BCN NUE
VY VY2468
airbus a321-231
11:50
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VL VL1811 +1
11:50
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BCN BSL
VY VY6278
airbus a320-232
11:50
Local
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VY VY1224
11:50
Local
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FI FI597
boeing 737 max 8
11:50
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UX UX7706
11:55
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BCN XRY
VY VY2286
11:55
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BCN MAH
VY VY3708 +1
11:55
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BCN SIN
SQ SQ387
airbus a350-941
11:55
Local
BCN VIE
VY VY8714
12:00
Local
BCN LBA
LS LS232
12:00
Local
BCN SVQ
VY VY2214
airbus a321-231
12:00
Local
BCN MST
HV HV7244
12:00
Local
BCN GRX
VY VY2012
12:00
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BCN REG
FR FR8598
12:00
Local
BCN EWR
UA UA121
12:00
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BCN OPO
FR FR4585 +1
12:00
Local
BCN DUS
VY VY1894
12:05
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FR FR3049
12:05
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VY VY3212
12:05
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BCN NCE
VY VY1521
12:05
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BCN AGP
VY VY2117
12:10
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VY VY1251
12:10
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BCN LIS
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12:10
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BCN EDI
U27115
12:10
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12:10
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12:10
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BCN MAN
U22036 +1
12:10
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VY VY8540
airbus a320-214
12:10
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BCN LIS
VY VY8462 +2
airbus a320-214
12:10
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BCN ORY
VY VY8006 +1
12:15
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A3711
12:15
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AC AC823
12:15
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FR FR7808
12:15
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BCN BFS
U23008
12:15
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BCN BRU
VY VY8986 +1
12:15
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BCN VIE
OS OS404
12:20
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AA AA113
12:20
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SK SK4686
12:20
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BCN NCL
FR FR5189
12:20
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BCN PMO
VY VY6600
airbus a320-232
12:20
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BCN OVD
VY VY1574
airbus a320-214
12:20
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BCN PMI
FR FR2495
12:20
Local
BCN OPO
VY VY8482
12:20
Local
BCN FLR
VY VY6008
airbus a319-112
12:20
Local
BCN CDG
AF AF1349 +1
12:25
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BCN RAK
VY VY7332
12:25
Local
BCN BRU
SN SN3698 +1
12:25
Local
BCN LJU
VY VY8670
airbus a320-214
12:25
Local
BCN LTN
FR FR7818
12:25
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BCN SCQ
VY VY1676
airbus a320-232
12:25
Local
BCN DUB
X31795 +2
12:30
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BCN LCY
BA BA8760
12:30
Local
BCN PEK
CA CA846
12:30
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BCN MAD
IB IB410
airbus a320-214
12:30
Local
BCN FCO
FR FR6341
boeing 737-8as
12:30
Local
BCN MAN
LS LS804
12:30
Local
BCN MXP
VY VY6338 +1
airbus a321-231
12:30
Local
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VY VY1596
12:35
Local
BCN BSL
U27123
12:35
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BCN CTA
VY VY6534
airbus a320-232
12:35
Local
BCN WAW
LO LO438
12:35
Local
BCN IBZ
FR FR3129 +1
boeing 737-8as
12:35
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BCN FCO
FR FR6973 +2
boeing 737 max 8-200
12:35
Local
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FR FR9925 +1
boeing 737-8as
12:40
Local
BCN BTS
W67022
12:40
Local
BCN GVA
U27111
12:40
Local
BCN ALC
VY VY1304
airbus a320-232
12:40
Local
BCN FRA
LH LH1127
12:40
Local
BCN CDG
VY VY8244
airbus a321-231
12:40
Local
BCN LHR
BA BA477 +1
airbus a320-232
12:40
Local
BCN CPH
DY DY3657
12:45
Local
BCN AGP
FR FR483
boeing 737 max 8-200
12:45
Local
BCN IBZ
VY VY3510
12:45
Local
BCN LEI
E97611
12:45
Local
BCN LIL
V7 V72167
12:45
Local
BCN ORY
TO TO4753
12:45
Local
BCN MAH
VY VY3710
12:50
Local
BCN IST
VY VY7850
airbus a321-231
12:50
Local
BCN LGW
VY VY7826
12:50
Local
BCN PHL
AA AA743
12:50
Local
BCN BOS
B6346
12:55
Local
BCN LYS
U2 U27137
airbus a319-111
12:55
Local
BCN XRY
VY VY2284
13:00
Local
BCN MUC
VY VY1816 +1
airbus a321-231
13:00
Local
BCN BRS
U27191
13:00
Local
BCN HKG
CX CX318
13:00
Local
BCN SVQ
VY VY2226
13:00
Local
BCN LUX
FR FR3108
boeing 737-8as
13:00
Local
BCN AMS
KL KL1514 +1
boeing 737-8k2
13:00
Local
BCN MLN
IB IB2250
atr 72-600
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