Barcelona Airport BCN

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (code name BCN) is located about fifteen kilometers southeast of downtown Barcelona. More than 50 million passengers pass through it each year (2018 data). The airport offers many services for travelers in its two terminals. We guide you to learn everything and best prepare for your arrival at El Prat Airport in Barcelona: parking, shuttle between terminals, shops, hotel...

How to get to Barcelona Airport?

Barcelona Airport is very easy to reach both for those departing from the city center and for travelers arriving in the city from the airport. Its two terminals, T1 and T2, are perfectly connected to the city by train, shuttles, and of course, numerous taxis.

• Getting to Barcelona Airport from the city center
• Getting to the city center from the airport

How long does it take from the airport to downtown Barcelona?

Expect an average travel time of 40 minutes between Barcelona El Prat Airport and the city center.

How much does a transfer from the airport to Barcelona cost?

A transfer from the airport to Barcelona costs €12.25 per person if you take a ticket for the Aerobus shuttle (departures every 5 minutes). If you choose a train transfer, the ticket costs €5.15 per person.

Transportation offers

Discover the passes and deals to move around Barcelona easily and economically.

• Transport Pass
  Aerobus + Unlimited public transport
  Ideal for your stay, the Transport Pass includes both the Aerobus transfer to and from the airport and the Hola Card, which provides unlimited access for 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours to public transport: metro, buses (TMB), urban trains (FGC, Zone 1), trams (TRAM), regional trains...
• Hola Transport Card
  Unlimited access to public transport
  The Hola Card offers unlimited access from 48 to 120 hours to Barcelona’s public transport: Metro, buses (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuïc funicular, tramway (TRAM), regional railway (Rodalies de Catalunya) + 1 round trip between the airport and the city center. Excludes NitBus, Aerobus, and tourist buses.
• Aerobus Tickets
  Airport to city center transfers and back
  The Aerobus is a shuttle bus that takes you from El Prat Airport to downtown in 35 minutes. Departures every 5 minutes, 365 days a year! Online tickets, tips, and info!
• Hop-ON Hop-Off Bus Tickets
  One ticket, 3 routes and 45 stops!
  Explore the city at your own pace with our selection of tourist bus tickets. An extraordinary and economical way to get a first look at the main attractions of the Catalan capital (note that this bus does not go to Barcelona Airport).

Services at Barcelona El Prat Airport

Barcelona Airport provides all the necessary traveler services.

• Barcelona Airport (BCN) Arrivals and Departures
  We invite you to check the arrivals and departures at Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) to know your arrival or departure terminal. We guide you to get flight information, live schedules, and a list of airlines present at each terminal.
• Barcelona Airport Parking
  Barcelona Airport offers approximately 13,000 parking spaces for T2 and 12,000 for T1. The airport provides short- or long-term parking, and drop-off zones to suit all travelers’ needs.
• Car Rental Barcelona Airport
  Want to rent a car at Barcelona Airport for your stay? Our dedicated guide includes the map of car rental agencies at the airport, as well as a list of agencies so you can book your vehicle directly.

Check out the Barcelona Airport FAQ to find answers to the most common questions about the different services available to travelers in both T1 and T2 terminals: lost luggage, parking, terminals, currency exchange, shuttle...

Where to stay near Barcelona Airport?

We recommend the best hotels near Barcelona Airport. Staying close to the airport reduces the stress of last-minute travel and gives you more time to rest before or after your flight. Many hotels offer free shuttle services to the airport, ensuring a fast and hassle-free transfer.

Other airports near Barcelona

• Girona Barcelona Airport
  Girona–Barcelona shuttle
  Find all the information on Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO): Transfers and shuttle to Barcelona Airport (BCN), arrivals, departures, car rental, parking... in our dedicated guide.

• Reus Barcelona Airport
  From Reus Airport to Barcelona
  Check out the dedicated guide to get all the information on Reus Airport (REU): Transfers and shuttles to Barcelona Airport BCN, map, arrivals, departures, car rentals, parking…

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