Barcelona BCN to Genoa GOA flight with Lufthansa

Barcelona to Genoa flights: An overview

Genoa is a port city in Liguria region in northwest Italy. It houses the biggest port in Italy and has been a focal point for maritime trade. One of the most iconic sights in the city is its lighthouse, La Lanterna. The centuries-old lighthouse, visible from 50 kilometers away, offers an impressive view of the port and bay. Several transportation options are available to those traveling from Barcelona to Genoa. They can travel by air, rail, or boat. All flights from Barcelona to Genoa land at Milan’s airports. Direct flights between the two cities can cover the route in just over one and a half hours, making air travel a fast, convenient option for passengers traveling from Barcelona to Genoa.

Which airlines fly from Barcelona to Genoa? 

Ten airlines offer daily flights from Barcelona to Genoa. These include the flag carrier of Italy, Alitalia, and the low-cost Spanish airline, vueling. Other major carriers on the route are Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Tap Portugal, and Transavia Airlines. Only vueling offers direct flights between the two Italian cities, while all the other airlines have connecting flights.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Genoa? 

Direct flights from Barcelona to Genoa cover the 645 kilometers flight distance in one hour and 30 minutes. The flights depart Barcelona at 4:05 p.m. and arrive in Genoa at 05:35 p.m. Indirect flights take longer as they feature layovers. Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti jointly operate the fastest indirect flight connecting the two cities. The flight makes a stop at Munich International Airport (MUC) and takes three hours and 50 minutes. There are flights that last significantly longer, with the opportunity for passengers to extend their layover in another European city to explore another culture before continuing on to Genoa.

How many flights are available from Barcelona to Genoa? 

There are more than 16 flights each day from Barcelona to Genoa. However, a majority of the flights are indirect, featuring one or two stops. Direct flights are only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays when passengers can expect one direct flight offered by vueling. Connecting flights are available at all hours of the day. Connecting flights divert at airports in Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon, London, Munich, and Paris.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Barcelona to Genoa?

Departure airport: Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is 15 kilometers southwest of Barcelona city. It has two active passenger terminals four kilometers apart. A free shuttle bus moves passengers between the two every five minutes. It is easy to travel to the airport from Barcelona city by public bus, train, and metro. The metro line L9 Sud links the city center and the airport every 30 minutes. Also, there is a train at the Aeropuerto train station, just a five minute walk from terminal two, operating every 30 minutes. Facilities in the airport include showers, first aid services, parking lots, ATMs, duty-free shopping and dining options.

Arrival airport: Genoa Airport (GOA) is ten kilometers west of Genoa city. The airport has links to the local highways and the national motorways. A10, A7, and A12 motorways. The Volabus shuttle bus service operated by AMT Genova allows passengers to travel easily between the airport and the city. The airport doesn’t have a train station. However, the Volabus and Rapid bus services take passengers to train stations in the city center. Traveling from the airport to the city center by car takes about 15 minutes. ATMs, currency exchange services, WiFi, pharmacies, banks, eateries and restaurants, and shopping centers are some of the facilities in the airport.