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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 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.

From Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport, you can get to the center of the city by taxi and shuttle services. By renting a car at the airport you can make your journey more comfortable and free. There are no public transport vehicles at the airport. However, most of the hotels have airport shuttle service for their customers.

Taxi

Taxis are waiting for their customers in front of the terminal building and ensure that they reach the city center in about half an hour.

Car Rental Services

You can see the offices of two local and three international car rental agencies at the airport arrival terminal. In order to get to the city center, you should go towards southeast on the highway 25. Under normal traffic conditions, you can get to the city center in half an hour.

Shuttle Service

Four different companies operating in the airport offer shuttle service to the passengers.

Vehicle fleet includes minivans, automobiles, buses and limousines. Fees vary according to the number of people, vehicle type and destinations. You can find the information desk of the companies on the ground floor of the arrival terminal and obtain detailed information about the most appropriate shuttle service for you.

Hotel Service

More than one hundred hotels offer airport shuttle service in Cali. By making a reservation beforehand and sharing information such as the number of passengers, the estimated landing time of your plane and the amount of baggage, you can have a very comfortable transportation vehicle. Your driver will welcome you at the baggage reclaim area and take you to the hotel. You should remember that the cost of this service is generally a little more expensive than the taxi fare.