Travelling from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when reserving your flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 49 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
With 152 direct flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the busiest route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 05:45. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from FCO to BCN is with Ryanair at 23:45.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to BCN. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can take a direct flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport leaving from FCO. Head off on your trip with any of these:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Rome to BCN departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is roughly 20 miles. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) offers direct flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
You have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Rome to BCN departing from CIA. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Menorca Airport (MAH)
Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The terminal is roughly 11 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 42 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Rome to BCN? Kick back in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BCN if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 11 miles from the centre of Barcelona. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It'll take around 33 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is £17. The cheapest price for a return flight is £33. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Rome to BCN when you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
February is the quietest time to travel to Barcelona. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Before locking in your flight from Rome to BCN, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Sagrada Familia and Park Guell are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Barcelona itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Rambla de Canaletes.
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