Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rome: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome.
Rome and Barcelona (where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located) are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
With 89 flights a week between the two airports, Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 05:45. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from BCN to FCO is with Ryanair at 22:55.
Allow plenty of time to get on your BCN to Rome flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Direct Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome tickets are available for booking. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is where you'll be landing.
You'll find a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome, including:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from BCN to Rome with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
Seville Airport (SVQ)
Located around 13 kms (8 miles) from central Barcelona, BCN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
80% of flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from BCN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rome
£15 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome flight. Return plane tickets start at £37. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BCN to Rome.
The best month for scoring cheap Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kms (20 miles). It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your flight from BCN to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) from central Rome. After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 20 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CIA. Unwind and get cosy after your BCN to Rome flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
December is the quietest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rome, explore our range of hotels including:
St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Rome itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kms (300 miles) away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) southeast of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.