Barcelona Airport

 

Barcelona El Prat Airport

Prat de Llobregat s/n 08820 Barcelona

Airport Code: BCN

Telephone: +34 902 404 704 / Fax: +34 934 793 912

Barcelona Airport ranks the second Airport in Spain in terms of passenger traffic with almost thirty three million passengers passing through its doors in 2007 and 352,489 flights being handled. It serves destinations including Barcelona City itself and all points along the Costa Brava.

Barcelona Airport is located only 12 kms from the City centre and is a hugely popular short break destination.

We have compiled information and advice on all aspects of travelling to and through Barcelona Airport and present you with the most detailed and comprehensive resource of its kind. In Spanish it is known as Aeropuerto de Barcelona and in German it is Barcelona Flughafen

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. Four main companies offering Barcelona Airport Car Hire are actually in the main terminal building.

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 Terminal B and Terminal 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 are only going to visit Barcelona City then our advice is to book a Barcelona Airport Transfer to your destination as the train and systems and driving and parking in Barcelona is extremely difficult.

 

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 the 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.

 

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.

 

Barcelona Airport arrivals are distributed across 3 terminals 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.

 

Barcelona Airport departures are distributed across 3 terminals 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.

 

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.

If you are like us, and love to cram in some last minute shopping we provide full details on all the Barcelona Airport Shopping facilities and a list of the shops and cafes for each of the three terminals.

 

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 Barcelona Airport Maps and Barcelona Airport Driving Directions to help you when you are leaving the Airport and for when you return.

 

Here we provide you with all you need to know about the different Barcelona Airport parking facilities. We also give you a run down of the charges per hour, which car park serves which terminal and the low down on VIP parking at Barcelona Airport.

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.

 

There is a left luggage office in the lobby of terminal B, beside the arrivals area. The current rate for 2008, for all or part of every 24-hour period, is €4.80 euros for the large locker, 50x80x90 cm  (width x depth x height); €4.20 for the medium locker, 35x80x60 cm; and €3.70 for the small locker, 35x80x45 cm. They also offer a luggage plastic wrapping service.