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You can reach Alicante Airport from the city center in company with an enjoyable sea view if you choose renting a car. Getting on a taxi or using the airport shuttle of your hotel are the other practical options. In addition, buses offer service for those who prefer using a means of public transportation and having a more budget-friendly travel to the airport.

Taxi

You can find a taxi in the city center at any hour of the day. Under normal traffic conditions, travelling to Alicante Airport lasts less than 20 minutes. The cost of travelling to the airport from the city center by taxi is about 20 Euro.

Car Rental      

It is possible to benefit from the car rental services of many companies in the city center. You can reach Alicante Airport by driving northward through the road N332 if you choose renting a car for your transportation.

Bus

Yellow C-6 buses, which depart from the city center and pass through all important points like the central railway station, carry passengers to Alicante Airport. The buses operate from 06:00 am to 10:20 pm. They depart every 20 minutes. The ticket price is 3.85 Euro and you can buy the ticket from the driver. Those coming from Elche and Torrellano region can get on the bus route 1A and passengers coming from Arenales del Sol region can get on the bus route 1B. Ticket price of these routes are 1.50 Euro. Passengers travelling to the airport from more distant regions can use the green Intercity bus routes.

Hotel Shuttle

There are many accommodation centers in Alicante and most of them offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance if this option is suitable for your budget.

Airport Information

Alicante Airport is located 12 km south of the city center. At the airport, there are various cafes and restaurants as well as bars and bistros where you can drink beer or wine. There are also many stores as well as a big duty-free shop. There is also a VIP lounge at the airport. The entrance fee is 28.70 Euro for adults and 13.80 Euro for children between 6-10.

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 7^th 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 to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.

Rail

There is a rail system that connects the airport to Barcelona and other locations in the country. The R2 line provides transportation to various central locations in the city like Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta beach, Barrio Gotico and El Raval. To get to the Old City and surrounding areas you have to go to the Barcelona Sants Station, located 40 min from the airport.

From here, once you transfer to the L3 metro line you will reach the Catalunya station in 7 stops. This station intersects with other metro lines that spread across the city. It is also the closest station to Ciutat Vella.

Airport Buses

Another way to get to the city center from the airport, which is located 10 km away, is by bus. These buses are operated by the Barcelona Metropolitan Administration. Using the Aerobus express line you can get directly to Espanya Square and Catalunya Square located in the city center. Line A1 departs from Terminal 1 and line A2 departs from Terminal 2. In addition, bus line 46 provides transportation to the city center. However, this bus makes frequent stops and has a limited amount of space for luggage. Therefore it is not among the most popular choices. Bus lines N16 and N17 provide transportation from the airport to the city center after midnight. The bus ride takes anywhere between 40 minutes and 1 hour.

Taxi

There are taxi stands at each terminal exit that provide comfortable albeit expensive transportation to every part of the city. Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around 60 euros. Taxis can accommodate a maximum of 3 people. Using a 4-8 person vehicle to get to the city center can cost around 79 euros.  

Rental Cars

Offices of world-renowned car rental agencies are located in the airport. You can rent a car for as low as 15 euros a day. Booking in advance online can ensure even lower prices.

To get from the airport to the city center continue north in the direction of Castelldefels to De la granvia L'Hospitalet Avenue. This avenue will continue to Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes Avenue, which takes you to the city center. From here you can take Passeig De Gracia, which is one of the major avenues in the city, to Catalunya Square and the Old City.

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 contains an area for exhibitions and performances.