Getting to Barcelona airport El Prat




Barcelona international airport is called El Prat and is close the city centre just 20 km south of the centre of Barcelona on the coast of Catalonia. 

The average time that it will take you to get to/from the centre of Barcelona to the airport is 30 minutes, whichever form of transport that you choose




 Click here to check your flights  to and from Barcelona airport.


There are severals different ways of getting to and from Barcelona airport to the city centre.
 
Click on the links below for more information:

 Aerobus A1 - Popular and cheap Barcelona airport bus
 Taxis to Barcelona airport
 Airport pick-up services and limousines
 Night bus N17 to Barcelona airport
 Public transport bus number 65 to Barcelona airport
 Train to Barcelona airport. (There is no metro line directly to Barcelona airport)


 



Airport bus - Aerobus A1

The Airport bus - Aerobus A1  is one of the most economical and popular ways of getting to Barcelona airport.  
Transport time from airport to Barcelona city centre: 30 minutes
Price: € 3.75 for a one way ticket

The Aerobus A1 service leaves every 15 minutes from Plaza Catalunya to the airport with a few stops on the way.
Many passengers board at Plaza Catalunya and the bus can be full during peak season, so if you are boarding on a stop nearer the airport, a good tip is to be a little early to allow for full airport buses.


 Click here for details about the Barcelona Aerobus airport bus






 


Taxis to Barcelona airport

The taxi journey from Barcelona city centre to Barcelona airport takes about 25 minutes.
The cost is between 25 and 30 euros depending on your departure point, traffic and time of day.
Barcelona taxi drivers are generally very honest and they all use a taxi-meter,  so you will not be cheated
The Barcelona taxis are yellow and black.
All 3 Barcelona airport terminals have clearly marked taxi areas.
Prices are shown on a sticker inside the cab usually on the side windows. Please note there is an extra charge per item of luggage (suitcases and big items, not shopping bags or briefcases), and a surcharge for rides to/from Barcelona airport.


 Click here for the 2008 Barcelona taxi prices and tariffs










Airport transfer and pick-up services to Barcelona airport

Chauffeur driven taxi pick-up service from Barcelona airport to your hotel or other destinations in Catalonia are available.
Prices in 2007 are around 75 euros for a individual pick-up from Barcelona airport to a hotel in the centre but can vary depending on destination and group size.

 Click here to find links to Barcelona airport pick-up and transfer services






 


Night bus N 17 to Barcelona airport

There is a N 17 night bus from Plaza Catalunya to Barcelona airport that operates from 23:00 to 05:00 hours in the morning. From Barcelona airport to Plaza Catalunya it runs from 22:05 to 05:05 hours in the morning.
Transport time from Barcelona city centre: approx. 30 minutes
Price: € 1.25 for a one way ticket

 Click here for the route map of the N 17 night bus to Barcelona Aiport






 


Public transport bus number 65 to Barcelona airport

Bus number 65 leaves from Plaza Espanya and goes to El Prat Barcelona Airport

 Click here for the bus 65 route map
 Click here for the bus 65 timetable










Train to Barcelona airport

There is a train service to/from El Prat international airport in Barcelona to a number of stations in the centre of Barcelona.
From there you can switch to a metro connection for your further journey. 
A single ticket costs  1.25 euros (2007)






 Click here for the Spanish Renfe railway timetables


Sants station: Journey time from Barcelona airport: 19 minutes

Passeig de Gracia station: (closest to city centre):  Journey time from Barcelona airport: 24 minutes

Estació de Francia: Journey time from Barcelona airport: 33 minutes