Due to Covid-19 pandemic, many things around the world have changed in the travel industry. Follow the official instructions issued by the Government before you decide to travel. These restrictions may change overnight, so stay updated right until the date of your departure. UK foreign travel advice for Spain While we reviewing our posts to reflect the actual covid-post-covid situation, please double-check on the information below with the official source before you travel. Thank you for understanding.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, many things around the world have changed in the travel industry. Follow the official instructions issued by the Government before you decide to travel. These restrictions may change overnight, so stay updated right until the date of your departure. UK foreign travel advice for Spain While we reviewing our posts to reflect the actual covid-post-covid situation, please double-check on the information below with the official source before you travel. Thank you for understanding.
Barcelona Airport is the second largest airport in Spain, known as a hub to many airlines for trips all around Spain, Europe and North and South America.
It is also a home hub to Vueling Airlines.
There are regular direct flights from many UK’s cities to Barcelona with RyanAir, EasyJet, Jet2, British Airways or Vueling.
The airport is open 24 hours.
There are 2 Terminals at this airport about 2km apart from each other. Transit between the terminals is not possible directly from the transit zone after arrival. Exit the airport building and use a free shuttle bus. The journey takes about 10-15 minutes.
A special shuttle bus called ‘Aerobus‘ connects El Prat airport with the city centre on a regular basis. The journey takes approx. 35 minutes and is calling at Pl. Espanya – FGC • Gran Via – Comte Borrell • Pl. Universitat • Pl. Catalunya – Andana Central.
Fares One Way5.90 EURcurrently £5.32Return10.20 EURcurrently £9.19(Valid for 15 days from the first journey)
Tickets possible to buy online, in the vending machines at the airport or directly from the bus driver (cash only, max. change 20 €)
A commuter bus No.46 connects both Barcelona’s El Prat Airport Terminals and the city centre with journey time approx. 45 minutes.
Fares Single One way2.20 EURcurrently £1.98All-day ticket8.60 EURcurrently £7.7510 one way ticket pack 'T-10' 10,20 € = equals 1,02€ one way (possible to use on further transport within Barcelona)
Regular service of both Metro and trains runs from El Prat Airport.
Connects both terminals with North-west Barcelona. It is also suitable to use for journey to Camp Nou, FC Barcelona home.
Fares Single One way4.60 EURcurrently £4.14(possible to change metro line - to city centre change to red/blue line)
Connects Airport with Central Station Passeig de Grácia. It is suitable if you carry on your journey outside of Barcelona by inter-city trains.
Fares Single One way ticket4.10 EURcurrently £3.69
