Popular Airport | Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos - Democritus Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1980 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Barcelona City Center
El Prat Airport
Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport. Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.
Rail
You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.
Airport Buses
Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.
These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.
Taxi
Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.
However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.
Personal Car
Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.
Airport Information
Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.
Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.
Transportation to Alexandroupolis City Center from Airport
Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos - Democritus Airport
Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos – Democritus
In Alexandroupoli, the airport is located approximately 6,5 kilometers outside of the city. The transportation from the airport to the city center takes around 10 minutes in every transportation method. Democritus (Dimokritos) Airport is a small airport that serves Eastern Macedonia and the Western Thrace region and provides direct or connecting flights for Athens and different destinations in Europe. You can easily reach the city center from the airport as taxis are available 24/7 at the airport. For passengers who seek alternative transportation methods for a comfortable trip to the city center, rental car and shuttle services are available as well.
Taxi
You can take taxis to easily transfer to the city center, which is approximately 7 kilometers from the airport. You can take taxis in front of the terminals and you can go to the city center or centers in the periphery of Alexandroupoli in approximately 10 minutes. You can pay the fares in the country’s currency, Euro, but there is a chance of drivers accepting other currencies such as US Dollars if you inform them before your drive.
Bus
If you are looking for a more affordable transportation method from the airport to the city center, you can check the bus options that the departures are in front of the airport. Although the bus is cheaper than taxis and rental cars, you should keep in mind that the transportation time is more likely to be longer, as with busses from the airport to the city center is approximately 30 minutes. When you reach the city center, you can continue with busses or you can get a cab as well.
Shuttle
You can also take shuttles from the airport to the city center. The shuttles operate by the pre-reservation system and the pricing changes according to the qualifications of the selected vehicle but generally cost slightly higher than taxis.
V.I.P. Cars
For your trips from the Alexandroupoli Airport to the city center, which is rather a short distance, you can benefit from the V.I.P. car rental companies. This service is preferred by the passengers who come to the city for business trips and the pricing changes according to the qualifications of vehicles.
Rental Cars
For the transportation from the airport to the city center or centers in the periphery of Alexandroupoli you can rent a car from Hellas Car with your preferred qualifications. You can call +30 2310 603600 for booking, and choose your preferred car from the automatic, manual, and luxury vehicle options that the company provides.
Rental Limousine
Rental Limousine services are not a highly preferred option for transportation between the airport and the city center. However, for those who prioritize comfort, there are rental limousine services with a chauffeur.