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Arrival

Barcelona is served by Barcelona International Airport in the town of El Prat de Llobregat, about 3 km from Barcelona. The airport mainly serves domestic and European destinations, but some airlines offer destinations in Asia and the United States. The airport is connected to the city by highway, commuter train and scheduled bus service.

Aerobus

One way: 3.60 €
Return: 6.15 €

From the airport to the centre of Barcelona (Plaça de Catalunya):
Weekdays (Monday to Friday): from 06.00 to 24.00, every 12 minutes.
Saturdays: from 06.30 to 24.00, every 12 minutes.
Holidays: from 06.30 to 24.00, every 12 minutes.
Approximate duration of journey: 30 minutes.

From the centre of Barcelona (Plaça de Catalunya) to the airport:
Weekdays (Monday to Friday): from 05.30 to 23.15, every 12 minutes.
Saturdays: from 06.00 to 23.15, every 12 minutes.
Holidays: from 06.00 to 23.15, every 12 minutes.

Stops:

  • Plaça de Catalunya (in front of El Corte Inglés shopping centre)
  • Passeig de Gràcia/Diputació
  • Avinguda Roma/Comte d'Urgell
  • Sants station
  • Plaça d’España/Creu Coberta
  • Airport (Terminal A) > Airport (Terminal B) > Airport (Terminal C)
  • Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes/Comte d'Urgell
  • Plaça de la Universitat
  • Plaça de Catalunya

Train

Trains on line 10, which goes to the airport, may be affected by work on the high speed line. We therefore recommend you call Renfes' information line (902 240 202) for the latest updates.

Taxi

A taxi from the airport to the city centre will cost about 25 Euros.

Prices:
T1- night-time, weekdays, from 21.00 to 07.00
T1- Saturday and bank holidays, from 00:00 to 24:00
T2- daytime from 07.00 to 21.00
Extra To/from the airport: 3 €
Extra Suitcase or similar (55x35x35 cm): 0.90 €

Phone taxi numbers:

  • BARNA TAXI: 933 002 314
  • FONO TAXI: 933 001 100
  • RADIO TAXI 033: 933 033 033