Rome to Barcelona (FCO–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FCO–BCN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling, Ryanair and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 527 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LA, LL, QR | 41 | 319, 320, 32A, 32Q | 1h55-2h | – | – | IB, LA, LL, QR |
| FR Ryanair | 33 | 73H | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways Also: AR, AV, ET, EY, FB, HU, MU, SV, UX, V7 | 21 | 223, 32N, 32Q | 1h42-1h51 | – | SkyTeam | AR, AV, ET, EY, FB, HU, MU, SV, UX, V7 |
| W4 AeroWorld | 18 | 32Q | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| NO Neos | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Barcelona from Rome
| Metric | FCO→BCN | PEG→BCN | NAP→BCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 90 mi | 123 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 315 | 2 | 89 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 50m | 1h 49m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · BCN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona.
Both Italy and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.
Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.
FCO–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to BCN
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling, Ryanair, ITA Airways, AeroWorld and Neos. With 315 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FCO to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to BCN is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 527 miles (848 km). There are approximately 315 weekly flights outbound and 330 return, totaling 645 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Florence, Marseille Provence and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Perugia (PG) (PEG), Napoli (NAP) and Falconara Marittima (AN) (AOI).