Flying from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) heading out from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), with 102 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from FCO to BCN is the 5:45am Ryanair service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 11:25pm with Ryanair.
Your flight from Rome to BCN won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) leave from this terminal.
At FCO, you'll find a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, such as:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between FCO and BCN is Vueling.
Vueling is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
70.57% of flights taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Check out these connections between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and BCN:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
You can arrive at CIA from central Rome in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 18 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to BCN flight:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is ر.ق. 86. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 172. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rome to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Barcelona. July is when most people book flights from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Rome to BCN flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Barcelona when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Sagrada Familia followed by Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
