Barcelona Airport - El Prat
Barcelona Airport parking: T1 and T2 prices, long-stay and low-cost
All the official car parks at Barcelona Airport are run by Aena: a General car park in front of each terminal, an Express car park for dropping off or picking up a passenger, a Long-stay car park and a low-cost car park linked to Terminal 1 by a free shuttle, and a valet service. Booking online makes all the difference: for 7 days in December 2026, the T2 General car park costs €46 if you book, compared with €238 without a booking.
Official T1 and T2 car parks, long-stay and low-cost: compare prices and book online to pay much less.
- 7 days from €46 when you book
- 10 minutes free at the Express car park
- Free shuttle from the long-stay car park
At a glance
Parking at Barcelona Airport: the essentials
| Operator | Aena, which runs all the official car parks at both terminals |
|---|---|
| Cheapest | T2 General car park booked online: €46 for 7 days in December 2026 |
| Without booking | Entry always guaranteed at the T1 and T2 General, Express and motorcycle car parks, but at the full rate: €238 for 7 days |
| Short stay | Express car park at each terminal: 10 minutes free to drop off or pick up someone |
| Long-stay and low-cost | Pre-booked only, for flights departing from T1; free shuttle every 20 minutes |
| Valet | VIP car park at T1 and T2: you leave the car at the terminal |
| Maximum height | 2.20 m at the T1 General car park, 4.30 m at the T2 General car park |
| Motorcycles | Free, unattended areas at T2; paid car park at T1 |
| Booking | On the Aena website, its app or by phone, for at least 8 hours |
Sources: Aena, T1 car parks, T2 car parks and frequently asked questions, consulted on 4 November 2026.
2026 prices
How much does Barcelona Airport parking cost?
Aena does not publish a price list: the prices of its official car parks vary with the date and the length of stay. This is what its booking website charged on 4 November 2026 for 7 days, from 1 to 8 December 2026, from the cheapest car park to valet parking.
| General T2 | €46 booked online, €238 without a booking |
|---|---|
| Low-cost (Cargopark) | €69, prepaid only, shuttle to T1 |
| Long-stay | €95 booked, €151 without a booking, shuttle to T1 |
| General T1 | €160 booked online, €238 without a booking |
| Premium T1 | €168 booked, €287 without a booking |
| VIP valet (T1 or T2) | €254, booking required |
| Motorcycles T1 | €61 booked, €113 without a booking |
| For a single day | General T2: €25 booked; General T1: €36 booked, €37 without a booking |
Members of the free Aena Club programme get a 5% discount on these prices. Book on Aena's booking website, or compare official and private car parks on Parclick.
Simulated on Aena's booking website on 4 November 2026, VAT included; nothing was booked. Prices change with the booking date and the season: check them when you book.
T1 or T2
Which car park should you choose at Barcelona Airport?
First check which terminal your flight leaves from: it depends on your airline, and the two terminals are several kilometres apart. A free shuttle links them if you get it wrong.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 car parks
- General T1: over 9,000 spaces in a building linked to the terminal by a footbridge, open 24 hours a day, maximum height 2.20 m. Aena recommends it for stays of less than 4 days.
- Premium T1: on level 2 of the north zone of the General car park, with wider spaces and direct access to the terminal.
- Express T1: on the departures road, for dropping off or picking up a passenger.
- VIP: a valet takes your car at the terminal and returns it when you get back.
- Long-stay and low-cost: further away, linked to T1 by a free shuttle.
Vehicles over 2.20 m park in the outdoor car park G at T1.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 car parks
- General T2: over 8,000 spaces opposite terminals T2A, T2B and T2C, partly covered, open 24 hours a day, maximum height 4.30 m.
- Express T2: on the departures and arrivals road.
- VIP T2: the same valet service as at T1.
- Motorcycles: several free, unattended areas.
T2 is often the cheapest. For 7 days in December 2026, the T2 General car park cost €46 if booked, compared with €160 at T1. If you are flying from T1, allow for the free shuttle between the terminals.
Several days
Long-stay and low-cost parking: how they work
These are the two cheapest official car parks for a long stay. They are only open to travellers who have booked and whose flight leaves from Terminal 1. Without a booking, Aena sends you to the T1 or T2 General car parks.
The free shuttle
A free shuttle links both car parks to the terminals every 20 minutes. At night it runs on request: call (+34) 932 596 372. The night hours change with the season: from 00:00 to 05:00 from October to March, shorter in spring and summer.
- Long-stay: nearly 1,000 spaces west of T1, open 24 hours a day, maximum height 4.30 m;
- Low-cost (Cargopark): in the cargo area, between T1 and T2, maximum height 2.20 m, prepaid only.
Aena's pages and its booking website do not give the same night shuttle hours: check them in your confirmation.
Drop-off and pick-up
Dropping off or picking up someone at the airport
For a short stop, use the Express car park at your terminal: the first 10 minutes are free. Aena does not mention any free stopping at the kerb.
- after 10 minutes, you pay for the whole time, from the moment you enter;
- the maximum stay is 2 hours: beyond that, you pay the daily maximum and the car may be towed away;
- for less than 10 minutes, skip the pay machine and go straight to the exit;
- to wait longer for a delayed flight, Aena recommends the General car parks, charged by the minute.
Aena does not publish the Express car park rate after the 10 free minutes.
Official and private
Compare Barcelona Airport car parks
Parclick compares Aena's official car parks and private car parks nearby, with a shuttle or valet, and lets you book online.
Before you leave
Booking parking at the airport: the rules
How to book
- on Aena's booking website, the Aena app or on (+34) 91 321 10 00;
- for at least 8 hours;
- you can enter from 3 hours before to 99 hours after your booked time, and leave up to 2 hours after your scheduled time at no extra cost;
- no space is assigned: park in any free space in the car park you booked;
- the number plate must match the one on the booking, or you pay the price without a booking.
Cancelling
A prepaid booking can be cancelled free of charge within 14 days of purchase. After that, Aena keeps 10% of the price, and 20% within 48 hours of entry. No cancellation is possible less than 30 minutes before entry. A booking paid on exit can be changed or cancelled up to 30 minutes before.
Paying on site
In cash or by card at the pay stations and the car park office, through the Aena app (Aena Club members), by Via-T electronic toll in the signposted lanes, or by number plate recognition for Aena Club members.
Private car parks outside the airport
Private car parks around El Prat offer a shuttle or valet service. Read recent reviews and the terms before booking: they are not run by Aena.
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Your questions
Barcelona Airport parking: frequently asked questions
For 7 days in December 2026, Aena's booking website charged €46 at the T2 General car park, €69 at the low-cost car park, €95 at the Long-stay car park and €160 at the T1 General car park, booking online. Without a booking, the General car park cost €238 at both T1 and T2.
Aena does not publish an hourly rate: its General car parks are charged by the minute. For a full day without a booking, its website showed €37 at both T1 and T2 in December 2026. A booking lasts at least 8 hours, and for a short stop the Express car park gives you 10 minutes free.
Among the official car parks, the T2 General car park booked online, followed by the low-cost car park (Cargopark), booked and prepaid, linked to T1 by a free shuttle. Prices change with the dates: compare when you book.
It is not compulsory for the General, Express and motorcycle car parks, where entry is always guaranteed. But booking costs much less, and it is compulsory for the Long-stay, low-cost and valet car parks.
Yes, at the Express car park at each terminal: the first 10 minutes are free. After that, you pay for the whole time, and the stop is limited to 2 hours.
At the Express car park of their terminal for a short stop, or in the T1 or T2 General car park for a longer wait, charged by the minute.
By the free shuttle, every 20 minutes. At night it runs on request: call (+34) 932 596 372. This car park is only for travellers who have booked and are flying from T1.
2.20 m at the T1 General and Premium car parks, 3.50 m at the Express car parks, 4.30 m at the T2 General car park and the Long-stay car park. At T1, taller vehicles go to the outdoor car park G.
At T2, several areas reserved for motorcycles are free and unattended. At T1, the motorcycle car park is paid, with or without a booking.
Yes, at the T1 General, Premium and Express car parks, the T2 Express car park, the Long-stay car park and the valet service. Aena does not list any at the T2 General car park.
Yes. A prepaid booking can be cancelled free of charge within 14 days of purchase, then with a 10% fee, or 20% within 48 hours of entry. A booking paid on exit can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before.
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