Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Rome and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 152 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, go for the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:45 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your FCO to BCN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Barcelona (and then other destinations in Spain) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most travellers choose to travel with ITA Airways on this route.
Vueling stands out as the most punctual carrier for FCO to BCN flights, with 80.07% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between FCO and BCN:
Cagliari Elmas Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is C$33. A round-trip ticket right now is C$66. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to BCN, book your trip six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from FCO to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of all flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% land on time at their destination.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and chase adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
When booking your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another major destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.