Cheap flights from Roma to Barcelona

After your flight from Rome, you'll arrive at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), located approximately 12 km south-west of the city centre. The journey into Barcelona is straightforward and well-served by multiple transport options.

The Renfe train service offers the quickest connection, reaching Plaça de Catalunya in around 30 minutes; tickets cost approximately €5.15. Alternatively, the Aerobus shuttle runs every 5-10 minutes and takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre, with fares around €5.90 one-way. Standard metropolitan buses (routes 46 and 47) provide the most economical option at €2.45 but take 40-50 minutes.

For those preferring direct convenience, licensed taxis and ride-sharing services are available, typically costing €25-35 depending on traffic conditions.

Having arrived from the Italian capital, you'll discover Barcelona's architecture blends Gothic heritage with stunning modernisme. The Gothic Quarter showcases medieval streets and the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia, whilst the tree-lined avenues of the Example district showcase Gaudí's most celebrated designs.

Beyond the historic centre, modernist masterpieces dominate—the unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica remains Barcelona's most iconic structure, and Park Güell offers whimsical terraced gardens with panoramic city views. The Picasso Museum houses one of Europe's most important collections of the artist's works, spanning his formative years.

• Sagrada Familia

• Park Güell

• Gothic Quarter and Cathedral

• Casa Batlló

• Picasso Museum

• Montjuïc (mountain with museums and gardens)

Coming from Rome, you'll find Barcelona's food culture equally passionate but distinctly Catalan in character. The region's Mediterranean location flavours many local specialities, from simple pan con tomate (tomato bread) enjoyed at breakfast to elaborate seafood preparations that showcase the city's coastal heritage.

Dining culture here emphasises fresh, seasonal ingredients and unhurried meal times—lunch is typically the main meal, enjoyed between 13:00 and 15:00. Tapas culture thrives throughout the city, from traditional taverns in the Gothic Quarter to contemporary bars in the Example, making it effortless to discover authentic regional flavours and local wines.

• Pan con tomate

• Escalivada (roasted vegetables)

• Calcots with romesco sauce

• Fideuà (short-noodle paella)

• Botifarra amb mongetes (Catalan sausage with beans)

• Crema Catalana (local version of crème brûlée)