Barcelona

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

Location

The airport is located seven miles (12km) southwest of central Barcelona.

Getting to the city

The Aerobus service goes to and from Placa de Catalunya every five to 15 minutes, dropping off at locations along the way. Trains run from the airport to various stations in the city centre every 30 minutes; the airport station is located near Terminal 2. There are taxi ranks outside the airport terminals; taxis are metered. The journey time by road or rail is between 20 and 30 minutes.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

There are taxi stands at every terminal at El Prat Barcelona Airport. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis. Prices are steeper at night and on the weekends.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange facilities, banks, shops (including duty-free), a children's play area, VIP lounges, bars, and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good.

Parking

Both terminals at El Prat Airport have their own dedicated parking garages (T1 and T2). There is also a long-stay parking lot connected to the terminals by a free shuttle bus.

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A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals.