Aeroteca Simuteca Barcelona: Boeing 737, Mooney M20 & VR Flight Simulators

Flight Simulator Barcelona — Boeing 737, Mooney M20 & VR at Aeroteca Simuteca

Aeroteca Simuteca is Barcelona’s most celebrated flight simulator venue and one of the most remarkable aviation destinations in Spain. Located in the Gràcia district since 1986, the family-run centre combines Europe’s most comprehensive aviation bookstore with four professional flight simulator experiences — a full-scale Boeing 737 cockpit, a Mooney M20 full motion simulator, a virtual reality flight simulator, and a dedicated fear of flying programme. Whatever your level or motivation, this flight simulator Barcelona experience has something genuinely suited to you.

With hundreds of five-star Tripadvisor reviews and nearly four decades of operation, Aeroteca Simuteca has introduced people of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities to the reality of flight. The atmosphere is warm, unhurried, and deeply personal — a family business run by people who live and breathe aviation. Sessions are available in Catalan, Spanish, and English.

Boeing 737 Cockpit Simulator — from €65 per hour

The centrepiece of the Simuteca simulator floor is a full replica Boeing 737 cockpit, faithfully reproducing the flight deck of one of the world’s most widely operated commercial airliners. The simulator seats the pilot with the instructor in the right-hand first officer seat, with space for up to ten observers behind — making it an outstanding shared experience for families, couples, and groups.

Every instrument, switch, and control is present and functional, and sessions run real airline procedures from engine start through to landing and shutdown. Destinations include Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and hundreds of airports worldwide, with weather, time of day, and emergency scenarios all configurable by the instructor. Gift vouchers are available for one-hour Boeing 737 sessions, making this one of Barcelona’s most original gift experiences. A 10-hour mixed course combining Boeing 737 and Mooney M20 time is also available for those wanting structured progression.

Mooney M20 Full Motion Simulator — from €30 per hour

For those wanting the physical sensation of flight without the complexity of airliner procedures, the Mooney M20 full motion simulator delivers a genuinely immersive experience. The Mooney M20 is a fast, capable touring aircraft used widely in real-world general aviation training, and the simulator replicates it with full motion response to control inputs in roll, pitch, and yaw.

The motion simulator is ideal for learning both VFR and IFR flight procedures, and its range means you can fly realistic routes between airports — not just circuits. It can be flown solo from the very first session with minimal briefing, making it the most accessible of the Simuteca simulators. Minimum age is 10 years. A structured 10-hour course is available for those wanting to build real foundational flying skills.

VR Flight Simulator — €25 for 20 minutes

The virtual reality simulator is the most affordable and immediately accessible experience at Simuteca, with 20-minute sessions from just €25. Fly a range of different aircraft types in full virtual reality with vibration feedback through the seat, suitable for VFR, IFR, and RNAV flying. It is an excellent introduction to aviation for younger visitors or those wanting a quick taste of flight before committing to a longer session.

Fear of Flying Programme — €150 for 90 minutes

Simuteca offers a dedicated 90-minute therapeutic session specifically designed for passengers with flight anxiety. Working with a qualified instructor in the simulator, the programme uses controlled exposure to demystify the sensations of flight — turbulence, takeoff, landing, and banking turns — in a completely safe environment. Multiple reviewers have noted that a single session at Aeroteca Simuteca was enough to significantly reduce their fear of flying. Sessions are conducted with patience and care, entirely at the participant’s pace.

Helicopter Simulator — Coming Soon

A helicopter simulator is currently under development at Simuteca and will be available in the near future, adding rotary-wing experience to the venue’s already impressive range of aircraft types.

The Aeroteca Store

Beyond the simulators, Aeroteca itself is worth a dedicated visit. The store is genuinely one of a kind — a vast, meticulously stocked aviation bookshop and pilot supply store covering everything from ATPL training manuals and aircraft scale models to pilot headsets, logbooks, kneeboard accessories, and aviation-themed gifts. Multiple reviewers describe spending far longer in the store than planned. Working airline crew, student pilots, aviation engineers, and enthusiastic first-timers all browse the same shelves. If you are an aviation enthusiast visiting Barcelona, it would be difficult to leave empty-handed.

Plan Your Visit

Simuteca is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–20:00. Closed Mondays. Arrive a few minutes before your session. Advance booking is required with a minimum of 48 hours notice — contact by phone or email to reserve. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance or the session is forfeit. Gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. Minimum age for all simulators is 10 years. The venue is located at Travessera de Gràcia 209 in the Gràcia district, easily accessible by metro (L3 Fontana or L4 Joanic) and multiple bus routes.