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Verdict

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.

Score comparison

Metric Barcelona El Prat Airport Antalya Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.1
On-Time Performance 7.4 6.9
Passenger Experience 7.5 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 7.9 7.4
Lounge Score 7.4 7.0
City Barcelona Antalya
Country Spain Turkey
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen) 2 international terminals (T1, T2)
Annual passengers 50M+ 35M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy BCN — Barcelona AYT — Antalya
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Barcelona, Spain · BCN · #1 in this comparison

Barcelona El Prat Airport

2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen) · 50M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Barcelona El Prat Airport?

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9). Lounge quality rates 7.4/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Barcelona BCN scores 7.6/10 on FlightLogic — Spain's #2 airport and top UK–Catalonia gateway. T1/T2 split for Schengen. Aeroport train to city ~25 min. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain-2026 and /guides/barcelona-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.5 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.4 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score 7.4/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Barcelona, Costa Brava, and Pyrenees ski transfers
  • Dense UK schedule — BA, Vueling, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and regional bases
  • Aena lounge and Priority Pass options in T1; allow time for terminal split on Schengen vs non-Schengen
  • EU261 applies on EU departures — UK261 on UK-return flights

Overview

Spain's second-busiest airport and the primary UK gateway to Catalonia — Vueling and Ryanair hub with dense BA, easyJet, and Jet2 schedules from London and regional UK.

UK routes and airlines

British Airways, Vueling, easyJet, Jet2, and Ryanair operate multiple daily frequencies from London and Manchester. Vueling (IAG) offers Avios earning on select fares — useful for BA collectors routing UK–Spain.

Compare BCN against Palma (/airports/palma) for Balearics holidays and Málaga (/airports/malaga) for Costa del Sol — Barcelona wins on city breaks and northern Spain access.

Antalya, Turkey · AYT · #2 in this comparison

Antalya Airport

2 international terminals (T1, T2) · 35M+ passengers/year

7.1 / 10

How good is Antalya Airport?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good
On-time 6.9 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.4 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
6.9
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.4
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
  • Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
  • Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
  • e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel

Overview

Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.

UK package holiday traffic

Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.

Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.

FAQ

Which is better, Barcelona El Prat Airport or Antalya Airport?

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.

Which has better lounges, BCN or AYT?

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) scores higher for lounges at 7.4/10, versus Antalya Airport at 7.0/10.

Which airport is more on-time, BCN or AYT?

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 6.9/10.