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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.

Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, which is also known as Comiso Airport, is located approximately 6 kilometers of the city center. It is possible to reach the city center from the airport in about 10 minutes by using one of the transportation alternatives such as taxis, rental cars and other alternative vehicles. The buses operating from morning until night offer fast and affordable transportation to the city center. You can also travel to the city by using the shuttles of Brussels Airlines, Ryanair and Alitalia Airlines.

Bus

You can easily travel to certain regions such as Ragusa Ibla, Ragusa, Casuzze, Puanta Secca and Marina di Ragusa from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport which is located near Comiso. The buses generally start operating at 10:30 am from the airport and offer service until the late hours of the night. If you decide to use a bus for travelling to the center from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, you can get information about the easiest and fastest transportation alternatives by visiting the information desk located in the terminal.

Airport Shuttle

You can travel to the center from Comiso Airport by using the shuttles which are more affordable than taxis but more expensive than the buses. The cost of the shuttle travel is about 40 Euro. The shuttles can carry 1-4 passengers and you can reach the city center in approximately 30 minutes.

Taxi

You can comfortably and quickly travel to Comiso and nearby places by using the taxis waiting in front of Vincenzo Magliocco Airport. The taxis are generally more budget-friendly than private shuttles. However, they are more expensive than the buses. If you choose using a taxi for your transportation, you can be in the city center in about 20-30 minutes depending on your destination.

Car Rental

Another transportation alternative offered to the passengers at Vincenzo Magliocco Airport is car rental. You can visit one of the car rental companies such as Casper Rental and Sicily by Car and rent a car for short or long term. Renting a car at Vincenzo Magliocco Airport is ideal for the visitors who also want to explore the nearby places. If you are planning to stay for a short time in the city, you can evaluate other alternatives such as getting on a taxi from Comiso Airport.