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Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7^th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport. Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.  

Rail

You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.

Airport Buses

Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.

These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.

Taxi

Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.

However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.

Personal Car

Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.

Airport Information

Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.

Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from Cardiff Airport. Buses and trains provide transportation to the city center all day long. However, the airport is not directly served by train; the train station is located a short bus ride from the airport. Taking a taxi or renting a car are both very convenient methods of transportation to get to the city from the airport.

Taxi

The licensed taxi operator that serves Cardiff airport is the Flight Link Wales taxi company. These taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. The company also features vans and minibuses for large groups. You can also make a reservation in advance from the company’s website.

Bus

Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Bus line T9 departs from the bus stop in front of the terminal. These buses offer passengers free internet access and space for extra luggage. The T9 runs every 20 minutes and operates from 5 am to 12:20 am on weekdays and from 6 am to 12:20 am on weekends.

Train

Cardiff Airport isn’t directly served by train. However, the Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Railway Station is located just 10 minutes away. There are regular shuttle buses that provide transportation to the station from the airport. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center from this station by train. The train operates from 6:06 am to 11:06 pm Monday through Saturday. On Sundays the train operates from 10:06 am to 10:06 pm. During the week the train runs every hour and on the weekends it runs every 2 hours.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are three rental car companies located at the airport. You can choose to rent a vehicle from Enterprise, Europcar, or Hertz. Their offices are open from 8 am to 10:45 pm on weekdays, from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturdays, and from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Sundays.