- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Flights from Barcelona to Florence depart on average 59 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 789 km distance in 1h 40m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 789 km |
Average flight duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Flights per day 59 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
First flight 0:40 |
Last flight 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£375
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Flights per day
107
Distance
789 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Florence will cost around £375 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £71.
Of the 107 flights that leave Barcelona for Florence every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 789 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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VY6029
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IB5498
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IB5498Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £127.
Distance: 789 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£68 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 51m Average total duration 24h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Florence flights for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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VY6100+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Leonardo express 4613 | 6:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h41 | 15:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6100+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Leonardo express 4617 | 6:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h16 | 15:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Leonardo express 4601 | 6:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h41 | 13:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
IB5498 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 8:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY6001 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 8:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1139+ LH9496 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h10 | 12:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
IB426 · IB659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Leonardo express 4625 | 7:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h11 | 17:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
IB426 · IB659+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Leonardo express 4633 | 7:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h27 | 18:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
IB426 · IB659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4631 | 7:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h11 | 18:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LH1819+ LH9438 | 7:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h55 | 12:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH1819+ AZ437+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Leonardo express 4625 | 7:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h16 | 17:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LH1819+ AZ437+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4631 | 7:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h16 | 18:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LH1819+ AZ437+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ Leonardo express 4703 | 7:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h51 | 16:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LH1137+ LH9496 | 8:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h50 | 12:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
DE4326 · DE4419+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528+ Leonardo express 4649 | 8:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h27 | 20:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
DE4326 · DE4419+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434+ Leonardo express 4655 | 8:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h11 | 21:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
DE4326 · DE4419+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560+ Leonardo express 4653 | 8:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h46 | 20:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX1953+ LX1674 | 9:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h30 | 14:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
Leonardo express 4621+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520+ W46018 | 10:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h27 | 16:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Leonardo express 4625+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ W46018 | 10:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h11 | 17:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Leonardo express 4703+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ W46018 | 10:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h46 | 16:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6116+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Leonardo express 4625 | 10:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h16 | 17:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6116+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Leonardo express 4633 | 10:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h32 | 18:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6116+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4631 | 10:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h16 | 18:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
KL1512 · KL1657 | 11:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h50 | 19:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
KL1512 · KL1659 | 11:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h20 | 22:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
KL1512 · KL1651 | 11:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h30 | 10:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
IB5500 | 11:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 13:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY6003 | 11:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 13:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ77 · AZ1679 | 11:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h35 | 18:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ77 · AZ1681 | 11:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h00 | 22:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ77+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Leonardo express 4633 | 11:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h47 | 18:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ77+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4631 | 11:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h31 | 18:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ77+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Leonardo express 4637 | 11:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h06 | 18:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
UX7706 · UX1047+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ Leonardo express 4671 | 11:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h30 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
UX7706 · UX1047+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ Leonardo express 4707 | 11:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h15 | 23:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
UX7706 · UX1047+ FRECCIAROSSA 89816+ Leonardo express 4661 | 11:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h56 | 21:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
VY6104+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Leonardo express 4633 | 12:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h17 | 18:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6104+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Leonardo express 4637 | 12:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h36 | 18:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6104+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430+ Leonardo express 4639 | 12:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h01 | 19:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AF1349 · AF1404+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ Leonardo express 4671 | 12:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h00 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AF1349 · AF1604+ FRECCIAROSSA 89816+ Leonardo express 4661 | 12:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h26 | 21:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AF1349 · AF1604+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ Leonardo express 4707 | 12:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h45 | 23:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
IB410 · IB653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ Leonardo express 4707 | 12:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h35 | 23:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
IB410 · IB653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ Leonardo express 4671 | 12:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h50 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
VY8008 · VY1505 | 13:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h00 | 23:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
KL1514 · KL1659 | 13:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h05 | 22:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
KL1514 · KL1657 | 13:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h35 | 19:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
KL1514 · KL1651 | 13:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h15 | 10:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
VY6108+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560+ Leonardo express 4653 | 14:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h21 | 20:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6108+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434+ Leonardo express 4655 | 14:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h46 | 21:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6108+ FRECCIAROSSA 9330+ Leonardo express 4657 | 14:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h02 | 21:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY8014 · VY1505 | 14:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h15 | 23:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX1955+ LX1680 | 14:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h00 | 18:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
VY6106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ Leonardo express 4707 | 15:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h10 | 23:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY6106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ Leonardo express 4671 | 15:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h25 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
IB5150+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ Leonardo express 4707 | 15:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h10 | 23:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
IB5502 | 16:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 18:05 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY6005 | 16:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 18:05 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY8006 · VY1505 | 16:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h05 | 23:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
KL1518 · KL1659 | 17:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 22:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1549 · AF1066 | 18:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h45 | 8:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1549 · AF1566 | 18:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h15 | 14:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1549 · AF1666 | 18:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h05 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1549 · AF1766 | 18:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h30 | 19:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
IB5511 | 19:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h40 | 21:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY6029 | 19:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h40 | 21:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1520 · KL1651 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h55 | 10:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
KL1520 · KL1657 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h15 | 19:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
KL1520 · KL1655 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h05 | 16:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
VY8016 · VY1503 | 19:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h25 | 11:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
VY8020 · VY1503 | 20:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h35 | 11:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
FR 575 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 23:00 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1249 · AF1066 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h40 | 8:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1249 · AF1666 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h00 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1249 · AF1566 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 17h10 | 14:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1249 · AF1766 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h25 | 19:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
SN3708 · SN3139 | 5:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h55 | 11:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX1951+ LX1678 | 6:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h00 | 10:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
VY8000 · VY1501 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h20 | 13:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1449 · AF1566 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h15 | 14:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1449 · AF1466 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h00 | 12:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1449 · AF1666 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h05 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1449 · AF1104+ Leonardo express 4705+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h01 | 17:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AF1449 · AF1104+ Leonardo express 4633+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h01 | 18:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AF1449 · AF1104+ Leonardo express 4625+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h36 | 16:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
KL1510 · KL1655 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h30 | 16:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ75 · AZ1675 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h15 | 10:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ75+ Leonardo express 4595+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h41 | 12:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ75+ Leonardo express 4701+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h07 | 12:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ75+ Leonardo express 4605+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h26 | 13:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Official public transport app
Peretola Aeroporto -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
The fastest flight from Barcelona to Florence takes less than two hours. Indirect flights usually take upwards of four hours in total. All flights on this route travel between Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) and Florence Peretola Airport (FLR). There are many airlines operating on this route, including British Airways, Blue Air, Swiss, and Vueling.
Iberia, British Airways and Vueling operate direct flights between Florence and Barcelona. Iberia, Alitalia, Lufthansa, and KLM are among the many airlines that operate flights on indirect routes. These flights require a change in another country or in a different city in Italy.
Non-stop flights from Barcelona to Florence take around one hour and 45 minutes. Indirect flights have a total flying time of at least two hours and 40 minutes, plus layover time. The majority of indirect flights take between four and seven hours.
On any given day, there are two direct flights from Barcelona to Florence that usually depart in the morning. There are also around 40 flights each day, with fewer on Sunday, that require at least one change. Flights depart from Barcelona between 6:00 a.m. and around 8:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, and until around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Departure airport: All flights to Florence depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN). The airport is around eight miles from Barcelona city center. There are several buses, including Aerobús A1 and A2, L99, and N17, trains on the R2 Nord line, and metros on the L9 Sud line that stop at the airport. The journey takes between 30 and 60 minutes. The airport has a range of dining options and several spas offering massages and beauty treatments.
Arrival airport: Flights from Barcelona land at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is just four miles from the center of Florence. The Volainbus shuttle bus travels to Busitalia Station near Florence Railway Station from the airport every 30 minutes, seven days a week. Trams head to Piazza dell'Unità Italiana from Terminal 2 as often as every four minutes. The journey takes under 20 minutes. The airport has a tourist information desk, several restaurants, and a plethora of stores.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Florence by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Florence flights use the Barcelona El Prat Airport to Florence Peretola Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Florence airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Florence Peretola Airport is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Florence Peretola Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Florence Peretola Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Florence Peretola Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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