Buses from Barcelona Airport to Plaza Catalunya

Hi Lindsey,

You need to catch the A1 Aerobus which runs to Plaza Catalunya until 01.00 in the morning. You can get more details of timetables, etc, at Spanish Airport Guide Barcelona buses

If you are delayed for any reason and arrive too late for the buses then a taxi will cost in the region of €20-22 single fare for both of you.

Linda



Hi Gary



My husband and I will be arriving at Barcelona airport on Friday 2nd May approximately 2330 hours. Are there still buses running to Plaza Catalunya at that time as we will be staying in hotel in Eixample district and intended taking a taxi from there after leaving airport bus, or would be better taking taxi all the way from airport, if so roughly what should we expect to pay.



Many thanks.



Regards

Lindsey

Easyjet flights into Barcelona

The Easyjet flights land at Barcelona El Prat Airport which is about 18km from the city centre. You can find out details of buses and taxis as well as an area guide (including where the beaches and shops are) to Barcelona at www.spanish-airport-guide.com/barcelona-airport.html

As you will see from the area guides, you really need to get into the city centre for the shops, restaurants, etc.

Linda


Hi Gary

I just have some questions and was hoping you could help by answering them for me.

I have book a flight to Barcelona on the 10th June with easyJet for my boyfriend for his 21st as an surprise visit.. It just says Barcelona would you know which airport easyJet come to?

Where is the nearest shopping centre and beach and how do we get there...baring in mind we only there for 12 hours.

Have you got any suggestions for what we could do for the day that is near the airport?

This is the 1st time us visiting spain and would like to be organised before i get there...


Thank you

L.Acheampong

Getting from Barcelona to Salou

Hi Billy,

You can get an Empresa Plana bus from Barcelona Airport to Salou and can find details of timetables at Buses from Barcelona to Salou

The distance from Barcelona Airport to Salou 108km with a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes and a taxi from the rank outside the arrivals hall at the airport will cost in the region of €130-140. Or you can get a train from Barcelona Sants Station to Salou

For details of how to get from the airport to the centre of Barcelona and the station visit the Spanish Airport Guide

Linda


Hi Gary

I arrive in Barcelona on 22 July at 22.45 and I need to get to Salou

Having been quoted anywhere from £100 - £190 for private transfers, can you please advise of a more cost effective means of transfer.

Billy McLarnon

Hotels near Alicante Airport

Thanks for replying.

Alice



Hi Alice,

I'm afraid Spain are not good on "Travelodge" type hotels. The nearest place to stay that I know of near to the airport is the Areca which is half a kilometre away. You can find out more about it and make an online booking at www.alpharooms.com

Linda


Hi Gary

We are going to holiday in Javea in August and our Newquay flight doesn't land until 23.10hrs. We cannot arrive at our accommodation after 22.00hrs. Is there somewhere like a travelodge near the airport?

many thanks

Alice

Ferries to Morocco

Hi again Linda,

I'm afraid you have to get to the other end of the Costa del Sol to catch the ferry to Morocco. You can do this from Algeciras or Tarifa (depending on the time of year you are travelling) which are between 1 hour 40 and 2hours drive from Malaga respectively travelling along a good motorway connection for most of the way . Details of the ferries are available at www.ferries.co.uk


Linda


Can you help with info on the ferry to Marocco? From Malaga?

Thank you.
Linda Golasa

Luggage wrapping at Madrid Airport

Hi Bev,

Madrid Airport has 8 plastic luggage wrapping machines distributed around the 4 terminals but I'm afraid I don't know the cost.

Linda

Hi Gary

Do you know if Madrid airport (all terminals) have the facility to plastic wrap suitcases? And the cost if possible please?

Taxis and buses from Almeria to Mojacar

Hi Theresa,

There are always taxis available at Almeria Airport and the cost into Mojacar should be around €112 single fare. Or you can get a quote for a private transfer at http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/almeria-airport.html

The bus to Mojacar runs from the centre of Almeria so you need to get a bus or taxi and then the bus to Mojacar which takes just over an hour. You can find out details of timetables and fares at www.alsa.es

The bus is obviously a lot cheaper but takes a bit longer and involves a change. I personally would opt for the bus, but it really depends on your granddaughter's age and whether the bus journey will be manageable after a flight.

Linda

hi Gary I will be traveling with my grandaugther to almeria on 17th may do
I need to prebook minibus to mojacar or may it be picked up at
aairport.Also is the bus much cheaper but how slow is it whaat would you
recommend thank you Theresa ps We will be returning to airport on the 24th
may for flight to Dublin.Their info is vert scatty.

Flights to Gibraltar from France and Switzerland

Hello, Can you help? Have been asked to help a friend who is trying to swim the straits of Gibraltar in July. However, My friends will be travelling from the UK. I will be travelling from France about an hours drive from Geneva, Switzerland. Can't find any notes on where planes go from and into Gibraltar. I don't want to fly back to the UK and then out again. Can you advise me of the web page I should be looking at.
Looking forward to your reply.
Liz Harrison

Hi Liz,

You can find out which flights operate into Gibraltar at http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/gibraltar-airport.html

As you will see there is nothing from France or Switzerland so you may prefer to fly into Malaga - details at http://www.malaga-airport-guide.com/ and then either hire a car to get to Gibraltar or get a bus from Malaga to La Linea (which is on the Spanish side next to the border with Gibraltar) - details at www.ctsa-portillo.com

Linda

Many thanks

Liz

Getting a transit visa for Madrid airport

Hi Richard,

Two websites I use a lot for help on visas are www.visainfoservices.com and www.britishembassy.gov.uk


Linda


Dear Gary

How does my wife, Dominican Republic passport holder with UK visa, get a Madrid Airport Transit Visa ? All emails to all 4 Spanish Embassy and Consulate addresses in the Dominican republic are bounced back saying ¨unknown user¨.
Thank you in anticipation of your help.
Richard Johnston

Storing luggage at Girona Airport

Hi Herm,

I'm afraid there are no left luggage storage facilities at Girona Airport. Your only option is to chain them securely (the short term car park is security patrolled) and leave them in the car park there. You can get details on car parking charges at http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/girona-airport-parking.html

Linda



Hi Gary,

On 12 june we are flying to Girona with our bikes. We want to visit Barcelona for a few days and then bike home (Holland). Is there a possibility to store our bikes for one or two days at the airport of Girona?

Greetings
Herm & Marian Beurskens
Kessel
Holland

Terminal transfers at Madrid Airport

Hi Adriano,

The recommended minimum time to allow for transfers is 1 hour and 30 minutes so you are OK providing you are not delayed into Madrid.

There is an automated people mover which connects T4 with T4S so you can easily transfer between terminals.

As both your flights are Iberia you should be able to check your luggage right through from Sao Paulo to Heathrow and clear immigration in the "passengers in transit" area at Madrid which is usually a speedy process.

Linda


Hi Linda. I was reading your website and it is brilliant. It's very
good to find people trying to help other people. :-)

Well, I am a bit worried about a trip I will do to Europe in July.
Maybe you can give me some advices.....

I will depart from Brazil (Sao Paulo) on July 19, and Arrive at Madri
(Barajas) on July 20, at 07:05 if no delayed (flight # IB6826) -
Terminal 4S.

Then, at 08:45 I have a flight (# IB3162) to London Heathrow departing
from Terminal 4

I'll have about 1:30 to transfer from 4S to 4.

Is it enough time? Will I have to go trough immigration process?

As I could find on the Internet, the common way it to go from 4 to 4S.
I will come from 4S to 4. Is it ok?

Thank you very much for your website and for your help.

Best regards,

Adriano.

Car hire firms at Faro airport

Hi Helen,

Afraid I don't have any knowledge of the car hire firms you have listed.

The company we always use are Cartrawler who hold a central database of car hire firms based at the airport which they can match your requirements against and come up with a competitive costing. They are a reputable international company and you can get a free online quote at http://www.faroairportguide.com/carhire.htm

Linda


Has anyone had experience of using the following car hire firms from Faro airport – Portugal?



Faro Airport Car Hire.com

Car rental abroad.com

Economy Car Hire.com



Are these car hires that offer no excess to pay as good as they seem? - Helen

Buying cigarettes in Palma or at the airport

Hi Louise,

You can buy cigarettes at the airport but they are usually cheaper in the tabac shops on the island which are open during normal shopping hours during the high season. If you do decide to buy them at the airport then the duty free shop there is open from 6.30am to 10.30pm

Linda


HI

COULD YOU TELL ME THE BEST PLACE TO BUY CIGARETTES IN PALMA AND WHAT TIME ARE THEY OPEN.
THANKS
LOUISE

Telephone number of information desk at Barcelona Airport

Thank you!



Ina Wieczorek


Hi Ina,

The telephone number of the information desk at Terminal 2 at Barcelona Airport is 902 404 704

Linda


Hi,

Do you know the phone number of Barcelona Airport Terminal 2? Some information desk, maybe?



Thanks,

Ina

Trains from Barcelona Airport to Plaza de Catalunya

You can find out details of the train station at Barcelona Airport together with links at the various timetables at http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/barcelona-airport-trains.html

Linda


Hi

how difficult is it to take the train from the airport to the station in Plaza de Cataluña. What is the name of the station at the airport?
Thanks

Bus to different terminals at Madrid Airport

Hi Linda,

Thnx for ur response.


Regards,

Rajesh Gogia


Hi Rajesh,

There are free airport shuttle buses provided to take you between the terminals at Madrid Airport. They run at 5-10 minute intervals and the journey transfer times only take a few minutes. You will see the shuttle service stations clearly signposted when you arrive in terminal 4.

As far as I know the buses don't have a number but they are bright yellow and green with "shuttle service" in blue along their side so they are easy to spot.

Linda


Hello Gary,

My return flights from Alicante to New Delhi are via Madrid & Amsterdam.

From Alicante I fly to Madrid terminal 4 and have to catch a flight from terminal 2 for Amsterdam.

So what are the different means to go to terminal 2.

Pls guide.



Thanks & Regards,

Rajesh Gogia

Buses from Alicante Airport to Calpe

Hi Dave,

There is a bus from Alicante Airport to Calpe. You can find out more details with all the relevant timetable links at http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/alicante-airport-buses.html

Linda


Hi Gary,
Could you tell me whether there is a local bus going from Alicante Airport direct to Calpe is so what bus number and stop number would I be looking for, if there isn't one could you possibly give me some other way of getting to Calpe other than a local taxi.

Thanks....
Dave Rich

Motorcycle parking at Santander Airport

Yes you can but you will have to park in a space and pay I'm afraid. For more details on parking at Santander visit http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/santander-airport.html

Linda


Hi

I am meeting someone arriving at santander airport , i will be on a
motorcycle , can i leave my bike in the car park whilst i wait in arrivals

Thanks for your help

Paul

Climate temperatures in Spain

Hi Linda,

Many thanks for your response - got myself 'sorted'
by using your advice.

Best wishes

David

Hi David,

The weather/temperature website we use for all the airports is www.weather.com

Linda


HI Gary,

Hope you can help me - I have had a web site on my pc for some time which gave hour by hour temperatures at all Spanish Airports, cities etc....
my interest being mainly Girona and Malaga airports. During a recent pc 'crash' I have lost the web address......can you help me.

David

Getting to Salou from Girona Airport

Hi Tess,

There is no bus to Salou or Cambrils from the airport, but you can get a bus into to the centre of town - details at http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/girona-airport-buses.html and ten a train to Salou and Cambrils - details at http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/index.jsp?page=hjhir110.jsp&O=?&D=?&AF=
2008&MF=MM&DF=DD&SF=NaN&ID=i
- but as you will see there is only one train a day!

The journey distance from Girona to Cambrils is over 200km so a taxi would cost a fortune.

I think your best option is to get a bus from Girona Airport to Barcelona - details as above and then a bus or train to Salou http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/barcelona-airport-buses.html and http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/index.jsp?page=hjhir120.jsp&O=BARCE&D=?&AF=
2008&MF=MM&DF=DD&SF=NaN&ID=i


Linda


Would you be able to tell me how to get from Girona Airport to Cambrils near Salou please. What distance? Is there a bus from there?
Many Thanks Tess

Cost of taxi from Reus Airport to Playa Margarita in Salou

Hi Nicola,

Playa Margarita in Salou is about 13km from Reus Airport so the taxi should cost around €20 for all three of you single fare. As a rough guide, taxis now charge between €1.20-€1.50 per km depending on the day and time you are travelling.

Linda

Hi

CAn you please advise the correct costs for a taxi from Reus to Playa Margarita in Salou.
On one of these comments it says 35 euros but on the other it says 1euro per Km which is about 13euros I think.
Am I correct in thinking its about 13km , there will be 3 passengers

Many thanks

Nicola

Getting to C'an Pastilla from Palma Airport

Hi Patrick,

You have to reach C'an Pastilla by road from the airport I'm afraid. It's about a 15 minute journey to the centre of the resort - so presumably your hotel will be closer than that - and the cost is around €12 single fare.

Linda

Hello Gary,

I saw on a map that my hotel is very close to the airport (at Can Pastilla, close to the airprt entry but on the other side of the motorway).
Do I have to use a taxi or a bus or is there a pedestrian tunnel that brings me straight from the airport to Can Pastilla by foot ?

Best regards Patrick

Handling agents for private planes at Tenerife South

Thank you


Hi Stuart,

I'm afraid I don't know. But if you email informaciontfs@aena.es which is the Spanish Airport Authority (Aena) at Tenerife South they should be able to help you.

Linda


Dear Gary,

Your website is very informative, could you provide me details of the handling agents at tenerife sur for private planes.

Many thanks

Stuart

Getting from Barcelona to Girona

Thanks Linda.


Hi Frank,

There is a left luggage facility at the airport but you don't have a lot of time to get into Barcelona. You can find details of timings and how to get from the airport into the city centre and transfer details between Girona Airports at http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/barcelona-airport.html and http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/girona-airport.html respectively.


Linda


Couple of questions. We are flying into Barcelona, next week, where we have a 4 hour wait for a connection to Ibiza. Is there time to go into the city and is there a left luggage facility at the airport? Secondly, how easy is it to transfer between Girona and Barcelona airports and how long does it take?

Best Regards
Frank

Collecting pushchairs at Tenerife South

Hi Anita,

The pushchairs normally come out on the luggage carousel with the baggage, but double check with the cabin crew on your outgoing flight as airlines can sometimes do something different depending on how full the flight is.

Linda


Gary,

I am travelling with my daughter and plan to bring her pushchair. Do you know if we will get the pushchair at the gate in Tenerife South airport or at baggage claim.

Thanks

Anita

Telephone number of information desk at Gibraltar Airport

Thanks Linda. Best Wishes, Alan

Hi again Alan,

The telephone numbers of Gibraltar Airport are International: 00350 9567 73026 or from Spain: . I would not rely on anyone informing you of a change or cancellation to the flight and ring Gibraltar to check. Sometimes if weather conditions are very bad the flights are redirected via Malaga.


Linda


Hi! Gary,
I´d like to ask you the telephone number of the information desk at the airport. I am flying with easy-jet this week and very high winds are predicted. In this event will I be informed of a cancellation or will I be re-directed possiblyto fly from another area airport? Thank you for your kind services, Alan

Is there a pharmacy at Palma Airport?

Hi again Siren.

It's in the public arrivals hall area (just outside baggage reclaim) so you can't access it until you have cleared customs and collected your luggage I'm afraid.



Linda


Thank you wery much:)
Is it far from the "baggage-claim" area??
Is it possible to buy something while i wait for my suitcase)))

Yours



Hi Siren,

Yes. It's in the public area landside and is open between 07:00 and 21:00.

Linda





Hello!



This is a mail from Norway.

Is there a pharmacy in Palma Airport?



Yours



Siren Schau

Storing luggage at Madrid Airport

Hi Andy and Sam,

Madrid is one of the few Spanish Airports that does have left luggage facilities. There are three left-luggage offices at the airport in T1, T2 and T4. Prices vary depending on size and time, but as a rough guide the costs for part or all of one day are €3.60 (large, medium and small locker).

To use the left-luggage office:

* Request the key from the desk personnel. You must show your passport or identity card.
* Get a token from the vending machine (it takes coins and notes).
* Pass your baggage through the security scanner.
* Open the locker by turning the key in the direction shown, put your baggage inside and close the door.
* Enter the token in the slot and close with key. Keep your key, it is your evidence of deposit.

Information telephone: 913 936 805.


Linda


Hi, We will be flying to madrid next month and our next flight is 6 hours after, so I was wondereing is there anywhere that we can leave our luggage in the airport and have a quick look round madrid rather then waiting there for our transfer flight. Thanking you in advance.

Andy and Sam

Staffing at Murcia Airport

Hi Gill,

You need to contact Aena who are the Spanish Airport authority for this information. Their website is www.aena.es and you can find out their contact details there and also which airlines fly into Murcia.

Linda

hello gary
could you tell me which airlines have cabin crew based at murcia airport, and what companies ther employ ground staff such as check in and boarding stafff thanks gill

Problem with announcements system at Alicante Airport

Hi Sophie,

Sorry to hear your demise. You need to contact Aena (who are the Spanish Airport Authority who are responsible all the Spanish Airports) at servicios-aeroportuarios@aena.es which is the email address for their complaints section

Linda


I have a complaint to make, in that we missed our flights from Alicante airport as we were sitting in the cafe on the left immediately after the security gate, and it appears that you cannot hear announcements here. Our flight was delayed, but then appeared to leave on time, hence we missed it. Can you suggest who I might direct this complaint to?

Sophie Foot

Quickest way to get to Valencia from Castellon de la Plana

Hi Manish,

It's an 80km journey from Castellon de la Plana to Valencia Airport so a taxi journey will take about one hour and cost about €100 single fare.

Your other alternative is to get a train from Benicassim to Valencia and then another train or taxi to the airport - details at http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/index.jsp?page=hjhir130.jsp&O=65318&D=VALEN&AF=2008&MF=MM&DF=DD&SF=NaN&ID=i

The taxi is your easiest and most reliable way. You need to check in for your 14.15 flight by 13.15 at the latest so you should order a taxi at 12 noon (or earlier) to get you to Valencia in time.

Linda

Hi Gary,

I am from India, Nice to find this help online.

I have following Ryan air flight
From Valencia (VLC) to Porto (OPO)
Wed, 07May08 Flight FR6442 Depart VLC at 14:15 and arrive OPO at 14:45

On 7th May 08, i have meeting in the morning at Castellon de la plana.

Please advise at what time i need to leave from Castellion de la plana and what will be quickest and surest mode of transport from Castellon to Valencia to catch this flight


Thanks,
Manish

Passport validity requirements

Hi Michelle,

If you are from a Schengen country (which the UK is) then you need a month's validity on your passport from the date you are due to return to your home country. So a week in May with a passport expiring in August will be OK.

Linda

Hi

I am travelling to tenerife on 9th May 08 for a weeks holiday and i've just realised my passport runs out on 11th August, will i need to quickly re-new this before i travel ?


thanks in advance

mef x

Michelle Fettes

What is the nearest airport to Nou Camp in Barcelona?

Barcelona is the nearest airport as the Nou Camp and is just 12km from there. Next is Reus which is about 100km away and then Girona Airport is about 112km - so there's not much difference.

All I would say is that public transport facilities are slightly better from Girona to Barcelona than they are from Reus.

Linda



can you please tell me best airport
to fly to going to the nu camp barcalona
REUS or GIRONA thanks for your help.

Temperatures in Spain

Hi David,

The weather/temperature website we use for all the airports is www.weather.com

Linda

HI Gary,

Hope you can help me - I have had a web site on my pc for some time which gave hour by hour temperatures at all Spanish Airports, cities etc....
my interest being mainly Girona and Malaga airports. During a recent pc 'crash' I have lost the web address......can you help me.

David

Transit buses at Madrid Airport

Linda -- you are VERY kind -- I feel more comfortable now-!!

It's bright green and yellow with blue writing on the side saying "transit shuttle"

Linda

Thanks Linda -- but what colour are the transit buses?


There are transit buses operating at 5 minute intervals between the terminals at Madrid Airport. You will see the boarding stations clearly signposted in Terminal 1.

Linda


HI:
We arrive at Terminal 1 i Madrid and will take Air Europa at Terminal 2 --
Can we walk from Terminal 1 to the Terminal 2? If so, where do we go?
I appreciate your response.
Sincerely,
D.Goldstein

Flights from France into Tenerife

thank you for your help,
Terry


Hi Terry,

Not good news I'm afraid. There are no flights from France into Tenerife North and the only airport you can fly into Tenerife South from is Paris Orly with Transavia.Com France - details at http://en.transavia.com/

Sorry not to have better news for you.

Linda



Dear Gary,

I want to attend a clinic in Tenerife next February/March. I am disabled and so wish to find a direct flight from an airport as near as possible to my home in France. My nearest big town is Avignon, and I am prepared to travel a couple of hundred miles. Can you tell me which charter companies fly into Tenerife, north or south, from France?
many thanks in anticipation of your help.
Terry Kelleher

Flights from southern Spain into Marrakech

Hi Sharyn,

The only airports that operate flights into Menara Airport in Marrakech are Barcelona and Madrid which is not a lot of good to you from Cadiz. The best way for you to get to Morocco from Cadiz is by ferry from Algeciras or Tarifa to Tangier, but then you are still a long way from Marrakech ...

If you do decide to travel to Barcelona or Madrid then you can get a train from Cadiz - details at http://www.renfe.es/horarios/english/index.html and get a flight from Barcelona with Atlas Blue ot Iberia or from Madrid with Iberia, Atlas Blue, Easyjet or Air Europa

Sorry not to be of more help.


Linda

Hi


We are planning a holiday around Cadiz later this year. Would like to visit Marrakech for a few days also. Do you know of any airports in Southern Spain that fly to Marrakech?



Many thanks.

Sharyn

Telephone number for Spanaiir Lost Property at Tenerife South Airport

Hi Olavi,

You can ring Spanair lost property at Reina Sofia on 922 759 063

Linda


Hi Gary,

Where I can ask if my lost memory-stick (San Disc) was found in the Spanair
flight JKK 1620 aircraft from Kuopio to Tenerife /Reina Sofia on Sunday 30.
March?

Br


Olavi

What are the opening hours of the duty free shops at Barcelona?

Hi Bibi,

The Aldeasa duty free shops are open from 06.00 to 22.00 at the moment.

Linda



Hi Gary,
Can you tell me,please, the openning time of the Tax Free OFFICE in Barcelona airport.
Thanks
Bibi

Best way to get from Las Palmas Airport to Puerto Rico

If you go by bus from the airport you need to get to the San Telmo Bus Station in Las Palmas and then get a number 1 or 91 bus to Puerto Rico (single fare €6.35). You can get a number 60 bus from the airport into Las Palmas - details at http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/gran-canaria-buses.html (cost about €2 single fare).

Or a taxi will cost you about €50 single fare for all 3 of you. It's a 46km journey which will take around 40 minutes. It's certainly the easier option!

Linda



please could you help am i better off just jumping a taxi from las palmas airport to porto rico for 3 people