Travelling from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Florence and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 141 weekly Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 22:05.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your FLR to BCN flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with Vueling. This popular carrier has direct flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Vueling on this route.
With 75.0% of its services arriving as scheduled, Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating FLR to BCN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between FLR and BCN:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Cagliari Elmas Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, R 692 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,385. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from FLR to BCN by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from FLR to BCN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
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Handy information about Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Of the departures from Firenze-Peretola Airport, 68.62% touch down on time at their destination.
Firenze-Peretola Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Florence. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to FLR:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FLR to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Spain, head for 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 among its highlights.