Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rome: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 49 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome.
Barcelona (the location of Barcelona-El Prat Airport) and Rome share the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). You can choose from 152 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BCN to FCO is the 05:45 Ryanair service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 23:30 with Wizz Air Malta.
To ensure you catch your flight from BCN to Rome, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can reserve a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome. Start your trip at BCN and land at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from BCN to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Seville Airport (SVQ)
You can visit Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Spain. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Travelling from central Barcelona to BCN takes approximately 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rome
R 334 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 764. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 8 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to Rome.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from BCN to Rome every day.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 39 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 51 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to FCO if you're taking a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from BCN to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome. To escape the crowds, visit Rome in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BCN to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
After locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just two of the major attractions to add to your Rome to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Roman Forum.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
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