Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bologna.
Each week, there are 35 Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, opt for the 05:50 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:20 with Vueling.
Give yourself enough time to make your BLQ to BCN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Vueling tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BLQ to BCN flights, with 94.87% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BLQ and BCN include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Ibiza Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 283. A return plane ticket right now is R 566. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BLQ to BCN, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BLQ to BCN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key reasons to visit.