Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Barcelona and Rome share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 152 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to FCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Rome (and then other parts of Italy) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to travel with ITA Airways on this route.
ITA Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for BCN to FCO flights, with 87.15% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and FCO:
Cagliari Elmas Airport
Menorca Airport
Firenze-Peretola Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is Rs6,534. A return fare is currently Rs13,643. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to FCO by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BCN to FCO.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights taking off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Travel at your own pace with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you'd like to visit Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to FCO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.