Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes on average 1 hour 46 minutes. Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1 — identical to Bologna.
There are 35 flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport every week. Choose the 05:35 flight if you want to be on your way as early as possible. If you'd like to make the most of your day before heading off, the last flight from BLQ to BCN departs at 23:20.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Getting to Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is straightforward with Vueling. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and BCN:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Ibiza Airport
Menorca Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from BLQ to BCN, check whether you need a visa to enter Spain. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is P1,212. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P2,419. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BLQ to BCN.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BLQ to BCN. There's no need to search every day to see whether airfares have fallen. We'll let you know when the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Travelling from central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport takes around 32 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you have a late flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 33 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20 ºC and 31 ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5 ºC and 14 ºC then.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flights from BLQ to BCN, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Barcelona. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Sagrada Familia and Park Guell are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Barcelona must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at La Rambla de Canaletes.
Complete your Barcelona trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Barcelona-El Prat Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Barcelona.