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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.

Lorient is located in the region of Morbihan in France. Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport (LRT) in the city is located in the west of the country. The airport is located approximately 10 kilometers inland from the sea. There are direct flights to Paris of France and Porto of Portugal from Lorient South Brittany Airport. However, there are connecting flights to the cities of France and other countries.

There is no direct flight between Turkey and Lorient. The city can be reached by connecting flight from Paris. At Lorient South Brittany Airport, Air France and Ryanair airlines offer service. The means of public transportation are not used for travelling to the city center. Taxi and car rental are among the options for reaching the city center from Lorient South Brittany Airport. Travelling to the city center from the airport lasts about 15 minutes whichever alternative you choose.

Taxi

You can call a taxi from the stop located in front of Lorient South Brittany Airport terminal. You can reach the city center from the airport in about 15-20 minutes by taxi. Travelling between Lorient South Brittany Airport and city center will cost approximately 15-20 Euro.

Car Rental

You can rent a car suitable for your budget by visiting one of the car rental companies offering service near the airport. Europcar and Enterprise are among the companies that you can choose. If you rent a car for your transportation to the city center, you can also use your car in the urban transportation.

Bicycle

If you don’t prefer motor vehicles and want to use your bicycle, you can reach the city center in about 30 minutes. Travelling to the city center from the airport takes approximately thirty minutes.

Walking

It is also possible to reach the city center by walking. However, you should keep in mind that you need to cover a distance of about 7 kilometers. It will take more than one hour to reach the center if you choose this option.