Travelling from Florence Airport (FLR) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Florence and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 28 weekly Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
Your FLR to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with Vueling. This popular airline has direct flights from Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Vueling.
The most punctual carrier operating FLR to BCN flights is Vueling. Its services land without delay 78.24% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FLR and BCN:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Cagliari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
£30 is currently the best price for a one-way Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start at £59. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FLR to BCN.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
Of all flights leaving Florence Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Florence Airport from central Florence, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FLR:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Florence Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FLR to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 257 kms (160 miles) west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kms (250 miles) west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.