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Barcelona

El Prat De Llobregat

LEBL
686
Flights/Day
13:15
Local Time
Madrid
Timezone
12ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
LEBL
VFR
23°C
Clear • 10kt • 1017.00"
Observed: 10:30 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
08:00
CLR
09:00 BECMG
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
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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ORY 13:55 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
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Azores Airlines (Natural Livery)
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Easyjet
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Aeromexico
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Iberia
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X99443
Avion Express
+1 codeshare EW
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YUL 14:50 Local airbus a321-271nx(lr) Forecast
LG3592
Luxair
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Swiss
ZRH 14:55 Local a321 Forecast
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Smartwings (Csa Livery)
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Easyjet
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Air Arabia
+1 codeshare G9
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British Airways
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Local
BCN CDG
VY VY8248
13:20
Local
BCN LXR
MS MS2768
boeing 737-81m
13:20
Local
BCN SEA
DL DL249
13:25
Local
BCN LPA
VY VY3010
airbus a320-214
13:25
Local
BCN MUC
LH LH1813
13:30
Local
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AA AA67
13:30
Local
BCN ACE
VY VY2470
airbus a320-232
13:30
Local
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VY VY1872
13:30
Local
BCN OTP
H7264
airbus a321-271nx(lr)
13:30
Local
BCN GVA
U27109
13:35
Local
BCN MAD
IB IB412
airbus a321-212
13:35
Local
BCN VGO
VY VY1706
13:35
Local
BCN IBZ
VY VY3512
airbus a320-214
13:40
Local
BCN LCY
BA BA8760
13:45
Local
BCN DUB
FR FR8669
boeing 737 max 8-200
13:45
Local
BCN CMN
AT AT965
13:50
Local
BCN BOG
AV AV19
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
13:50
Local
BCN SCQ
VY VY1683
airbus a320-232
13:50
Local
BCN ORN
AH AH2019
boeing 737-8d6
13:50
Local
BCN FRA
LH LH1129
13:50
Local
BCN SAW
PC PC1092
airbus a321-251nx
13:55
Local
BCN ORY
VY VY8010
airbus a320-214
14:00
Local
BCN OVD
VY VY1578
14:00
Local
BCN CDG
VY VY8244
14:05
Local
BCN SFO
LL LL2621
airbus a330-202
14:05
Local
BCN BOD
VY VY2916
14:05
Local
BCN MRS
VY VY1508
airbus a320-214
14:10
Local
BCN BRU
FR FR2922
boeing 737-8as
14:10
Local
BCN MAH
VY VY3712
airbus a320-232
14:10
Local
BCN MXP
VY VY6332
airbus a320-214
14:15
Local
BCN HAM
VY VY1826
airbus a320-214
14:15
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BCN SDR
VY VY1596
airbus a320-214
14:15
Local
BCN FCO
VY VY6110
airbus a320-232
14:20
Local
BCN PDL
S4 S4507
airbus a321-253nx(lr)
14:20
Local
BCN GVA
U2 U27107
airbus a319-111
14:20
Local
BCN BRS
U2 U22704
airbus a320-214
14:25
Local
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BT BT684
airbus a220-300
14:30
Local
BCN LIN
U2 U27161
airbus a319-111
14:30
Local
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IB IB2032
mitsubishi crj-1000
14:30
Local
BCN AGP
VY VY2123
airbus a320-232
14:35
Local
BCN IST
TK TK1468
airbus a321-271nx
14:40
Local
BCN MLA
FR FR7294
boeing 737 max 8-200
14:40
Local
BCN LCG
VY VY1294
airbus a321-231
14:45
Local
BCN VCE
VY VY6406
airbus a320-232
14:45
Local
BCN SCQ
VY VY1685
airbus a320-214
14:45
Local
BCN ADB
PC PC1528
airbus a320-251n
14:45
Local
BCN MEX
AM AM38
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
14:50
Local
BCN MAD
IB IB414
airbus a320-251n
14:50
Local
BCN DUS
X99443 +1
airbus a319-132
14:50
Local
BCN YUL
TS TS261
airbus a321-271nx(lr)
14:55
Local
BCN LUX
LG LG3592
embraer e195-e2
14:55
Local
BCN ZRH
LX LX1955
14:55
Local
BCN PRG
QS QS1059
15:00
Local
BCN SVQ
VY VY2218
airbus a321-231
15:00
Local
BCN LIS
TP TP1033
embraer e190lr
15:00
Local
BCN BUD
W6 W62416
airbus a321-271nx
15:00
Local
BCN EDI
U2 U23216
airbus a320-214
15:00
Local
BCN ALC
VY VY1302 +1
airbus a320-232
15:10
Local
BCN BIO
VY VY1424
airbus a320-214
15:10
Local
BCN BRU
VY VY8982 +1
15:10
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BCN OPO
VY VY8478
airbus a321-231
15:10
Local
BCN VIE
LW7351
airbus a320-232
15:15
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BCN VLC
IB IB2020
mitsubishi crj-1000
15:15
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BCN TNG
G9 G9642 +1
airbus a320-214
15:15
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BCN LHR
BA BA479
airbus a320-232
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