Traveling from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 28 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Genoa and Barcelona share the same timezone — UTC+1.
Choose from 3 weekly flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The 09:40 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight out between GOA and BCN. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 18:25 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Barcelona (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Look through the direct flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this carrier.
To break up your flight from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the GOA - BCN route are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Spain, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from GOA to BCN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is C$35. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$88. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap flight tickets from GOA to BCN, reserve your journey 2 months before the departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from GOA to BCN every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Traveling from central Genoa to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport takes approximately 52 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GOA:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you're taking a late flight from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Barcelona in February.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GOA to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flights from GOA to BCN, you'll want to find a place to stay in Barcelona. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are major attractions which should be on every Barcelona itinerary.
Complete your Barcelona trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Barcelona-El Prat Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Barcelona.