Flights from Genoa to Spain from 92GBP*

Flights to Spain from Genoa

Vueling flies direct from Genoa to 20 destinations in Spain. Barcelona is around an hour and a half away, and from there the Mediterranean coast, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north are all within reach.

Spain works like several countries in one, so the real choice is which Spain you want, more than when to go. Coming from Liguria, the Mediterranean mainland will feel familiar. The green north and the Canary Islands are something else entirely.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Italy are both in the European Union and the Schengen Area, so Italian and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card or passport, with no visa.

There are no border checks between the two countries, but you must carry your documents with you for the whole trip and make sure they have not expired before you book. The European Health Insurance Card covers public healthcare during your stay. If you are a non-EU national living in Italy, check your situation on the travel documents page before confirming.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport to the centre. The main gateways have good transport links, so there is no need to book a transfer. In Barcelona, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús reach the centre in under half an hour. In Malaga, the commuter train serves both the city centre and the Costa del Sol, and in Palma the shuttle bus covers the 8 km to the old town.

Mealtimes. Lunch in Spain is between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner starts from 21:00, even later than in Italy. Many kitchens do not open before then, so on your first day it pays to plan around local hours.

High-speed rail. Madrid and Barcelona are around 2 and a half hours apart by train, and lines run from Madrid to Seville, Malaga and Valencia. Stations sit right in the city centres, which makes it easy to string together 2 or 3 destinations without going back to the airport.

Climate by region. The Mediterranean mainland is much like the Ligurian coast, with hot, dry summers. The north, from Bilbao to Galicia, stays damp and green all year, while the interior tops 40°C in August. The Canary Islands keep a steady temperature through the winter.

The currency is the euro, and Spain uses type C and F plugs at 230V. Spanish is the official language, with co-official languages in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia.

What to do in Spain

Barcelona and the Catalan coast

Barcelona brings together the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter, with a beach inside the city and the Boqueria market on the Ramblas. Further north, the Costa Brava adds coves and fishing villages an hour away by car, along a coastline that recalls Liguria but has a character of its own.

The south: Seville, Granada and Malaga

Seville has the Real Alcázar, the Giralda, flamenco and tiled courtyards. Go in spring or autumn, as the summer heat is punishing. Granada is home to the Alhambra and the Generalife, while Malaga offers the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the Costa del Sol.

The Balearic Islands

Palma de Mallorca pairs a Gothic cathedral on the seafront with the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage Site laced with hiking and cycling routes. Ibiza is all coves and nightlife, and Menorca moves at the slowest pace of the three, with a coastline that is almost untouched.

The green north

This is the Spain least like Liguria: Atlantic, rainy and green all year, with a concentration of acclaimed restaurants that few places can match. Bilbao has the Guggenheim and the pintxos of the Casco Viejo, and Santiago de Compostela marks the end of the Camino with a cathedral that is a World Heritage Site.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

What you can take depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For a short weekend flight, a well-packed cabin bag is usually enough. If you are staying longer than a week or travelling as a family, checking a bag is worth it. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.