Barcelona Airport

Barcelona Airport is the second busiest airport in Spain located 12km south-west of the city of Barcelona, between the city limits of El Prat de Llobregat, Viladecans and Sant Boi just 3 km from the Port of Barcelona.

Since the Olympic Games were held, passenger traffic at Barcelona airport has increased by over 200%, growing from 10 million passengers in 1992 to over 27 million in 2009 when it handled 278,695 flight operations.

The airport has three modules operating in Terminal 2: sections A, B & C which are joined together by travelator walkways. You can see a plan of terminal 2 at Barcelona Airport by clicking on the link.

Terminal T2A is currently closed to the public and anyone checking in this zone should now do so in T2B. All companies that operate in T2 check in T2B, except EasyJet (and its subsidiary EasyJet Switzerland), which do so in T2C. Baggage will be checked-in at desks B1 to B43 and baggage reclaim will be in Arrivals in Hall B.

The closure of terminal T2A also involves closure of the car park opposite and the connecting bridge between the car park and the terminal, as well as of the over-ground car parks joined to the building. The bus stop for Aerobús A2 located opposite the T2A is also out of service.

The new 525,400 square metre Barcelona Airport Terminal 1 which opened earlier this year is a completely separate building some distance away which can be accessed via a shuttle service which runs every seven minutes as well as a bus service between the Renfe train station and the T1 terminal.

The journey time by shuttle bus and train between terminals 1 and 2 at Barcelona Airport is approximately 10 minutes.

In addition to the meeting points for passengers with reduced mobility, T1 has been specially designed to ensure that moving around is easy with 49 moving walkways, 26 mechanical ramps, 48 escalators and 125 lifts.

There are many companies who offer Barcelona Car Rental and we have run a quick price comparison to save you time and money shopping around for the best deals. Five of the main companies offering Barcelona Airport Car Hire are situated in Terminals 1 and 2.

You may find many other car brokers or car hire companies who are just outside the airport but the following companies can be found inside both on the first floor of Terminal 1 and in Terminal 2 modules B & C at Barcelona Airport: Avis at Barcelona Airport   - Atesa at Barcelona Airport  -  Europcar at Barcelona Airport  -  Hertz at Barcelona Airport  and   Solmar at Barcelona Airport

Flights to Barcelona are available through seven main UK scheduled airlines. Between them they cover the 20 UK Airports listed below. Each of the links below takes you through to a page with all flight details.

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If you want to get to the Languedoc Region of France from Barcelona Airport you can get a direct flight into Bordeaux Airport with Air France

Barcelona Airport arrivals are distributed across the new Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (which consists of three modules: A, B & C). We supply a full list of the airlines which fly into each terminal and all directions to and from the terminals to your chosen transfer method.

You can also get information on live flight arrivals at Barcelona Airport.

Barcelona Airport departures are distributed across 2 terminals: the new Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 with modules A, B & C.

we supply a full list of the airlines which fly into each terminal and all directions to and from the terminals to your chosen transfer method.

If you are only going to visit Barcelona City then our advice for the smoothest and most hassle free way to get there is book a Barcelona Airport Transfer to your destination.

Both driving and parking in the centre of Barcelona can be extremely difficult and stressful.

If you find the cost of a private transfer a bit expensive you might like to consider getting an online quote for booking a seat on a private shuttle bus which stops at the main resorts and hotels close to Barcelona Airport.

The ports are at the foot of La Rambla (Barcelona´s most famous Boulevard, also often referred to as Las Ramblas) which runs through the heart of the city centre

Barcelona Airport and the Port Authority operate a system whereby passengers of Delta Airlines and Air France coming from Barcelona Port cruises will be able to check their luggage in at the Port and then transferred to the airport terminal.

This year check-in is available for Barcelona Airport's Terminals 1 & 2 on the Port's Muelle Adosado quay.

Just outside the arrivals hall you will find the Barcelona Airport taxi rank. We also give you a quick guide to fares and distances for your journey, as well as details on the other forms of transport on offer.

If you are not hiring a car and don't fancy taking the train, then you could choose the Barcelona Airport bus.

We have details of the stops, routes, fares and daily times for all buses from Barcelona Airport Terminals 1 & 2.

Here we provide you with all timetables and fares for the Barcelona Airport Trains with links directly into maps and timetables for the Barcelona Metro system. Having used the Metro I can recommend using it as a form of transport.

There is an air bridge that connects the Renfe suburban train station with the Terminal building at Barcelona airport. The bridge is located in Terminal B opposite check in desks 90-93 and can be accessed from all the separate Terminals.

A new section has been built in the area nearest the train station, which has lifts and escalators providing access for people with reduced mobility.

We have written all you need to know about the different Barcelona Airport parking facilities for Terminals 1 & 2. We also give you a run down of the charges per hour, which car park serves which terminal and the lowdown on VIP parking at Barcelona Airport.

Barcelona airport is currently constructing two new levels on top of the current covered car parking facility opposite Terminal A. Parking spaces on the top level are temporarily out of use with the work scheduled to be completed by summer 2009.

Car parking for the new Terminal 1 can be reached from the C-31 motorway. There are two new car parks with 12,000 parking places available.

Visit our guide to passenger services at Barcelona Airport to find out more about currency exchange, the location of banks and ATMs, VIP Lounges, Lost Luggage, Internet & WiFi points, the Post Office,Chapel, Pharmacy, Medical Centre & Tourist Information and Travel Agency Offices at Barcelona Airport

If you love to cram in some last minute shopping before you get on the plane, we provide full details on all the Barcelona Airport Terminal 2 Shopping facilities, together with a list of the shops and for each of the terminals.

The shops in the Terminal 1 at Barcelona Airport are still opening with 35 operating at present and 81 due to be in place by the end of the year. Click on the link to find out just what a great shopping area it will be.

We have listed all the bars, cafes and restaurants where you can get something to eat and drink at Barcelona Airport Terminal 2, with details of which terminal they are located in and their opening hours.

The bars and restaurants at the new Terminal 1 at Barcelona Airport are still opening with 10 currently in operation and by the end of this year there should be 43 places to get something to eat and drink in the new terminal.

We provide you with a list of all relevant Barcelona Airport telephone numbers for the different airlines, baggage handling companies, lost luggage numbers and information desks at Barcelona Airport.

We also thought that it would be useful to supply some online Barcelona Airport Maps and Barcelona Airport Driving Directions to help you when you are leaving the Airport and for when you return.

When you are visiting a new area or country it often takes a few days to find your way around. We have lived and worked in Spain for a number of years, and to make your life easier have written a Barcelona Area Guide which contains information on Barcelona local attractions, golf courses in Barcelona, good places to shop in Barcelona , Barcelona market days and where the best beaches in Barcelona are. We have also included a list of recommended restaurants in Barcelona as well as amusement and theme parks for great family days out in Barcelona.

No matter what time of year you are travelling you can get an instant 10 day Barcelona weather forecast along with our recommendations on what to pack, your chances of sunbathing and when are the best times to visit.

We have written a series of articles about Barcelona and on Spain in general which we hope you will find interesting. Visit our Travel Articles on Barcelona to find out more about bus travel in Barcelona city centre and the surrounding area.

If you are thinking of moving to the area, we have provided details on how to obtain your Social Security and NIE numbers, how to fly your pets to Spain and how to get a UK car registered over here.