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Search Flights from Albacete to Barcelona

Popular Airport

El Prat Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

269 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Albacete City Center

Albacete Airport

The proximity of the airport to the city center in Albacete, which does not have a crowded population, makes transportation even easier. While taxis are the most commonly used vehicles among the passengers who want to go to the airport, many car rental companies provide service for those who want to travel by private car.

Taxi

You can easily travel to Albacete Airport by getting on a taxi in the city center from morning till evening, but if your flight is at late hour, it may be useful to book a taxi from the stops.

Car Rental

Renting a car can be an expensive alternative because the airport is very close to the city center and there is a taxi available all day long in the city. However, you can reach the airport in 20 minutes by renting a car from Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar or Budget which have offices in the city center.

Airport Information

The Albacete Airport, which has a small and cute appearance and a single terminal building, has also a car parking area. In the terminal building, you can also benefit from the wireless internet service offered for the passengers. It is possible to meet your eating and drinking needs from the machines located on the ground floor. You can also benefit from the paid services offered in the VIP lounge.

Transportation to Barcelona City Center from Airport

El Prat Airport

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 7th 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 to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.

Rail

There is a rail system that connects the airport to Barcelona and other locations in the country. The R2 line provides transportation to various central locations in the city like Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta beach, Barrio Gotico and El Raval. To get to the Old City and surrounding areas you have to go to the Barcelona Sants Station, located 40 min from the airport.

From here, once you transfer to the L3 metro line you will reach the Catalunya station in 7 stops. This station intersects with other metro lines that spread across the city. It is also the closest station to Ciutat Vella.

Airport Buses

Another way to get to the city center from the airport, which is located 10 km away, is by bus. These buses are operated by the Barcelona Metropolitan Administration. Using the Aerobus express line you can get directly to Espanya Square and Catalunya Square located in the city center. Line A1 departs from Terminal 1 and line A2 departs from Terminal 2. In addition, bus line 46 provides transportation to the city center. However, this bus makes frequent stops and has a limited amount of space for luggage. Therefore it is not among the most popular choices. Bus lines N16 and N17 provide transportation from the airport to the city center after midnight. The bus ride takes anywhere between 40 minutes and 1 hour.

Taxi

There are taxi stands at each terminal exit that provide comfortable albeit expensive transportation to every part of the city. Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around 60 euros. Taxis can accommodate a maximum of 3 people. Using a 4-8 person vehicle to get to the city center can cost around 79 euros.  

Rental Cars

Offices of world-renowned car rental agencies are located in the airport. You can rent a car for as low as 15 euros a day. Booking in advance online can ensure even lower prices.

To get from the airport to the city center continue north in the direction of Castelldefels to De la granvia L'Hospitalet Avenue. This avenue will continue to Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes Avenue, which takes you to the city center. From here you can take Passeig De Gracia, which is one of the major avenues in the city, to Catalunya Square and the Old City.

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 contains an area for exhibitions and performances.

Weather in Barcelona

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 5ºC - Max 12ºC
ThursdayMin 6ºC - Max 12ºC
FridayMin 10ºC - Max 13ºC
SaturdayMin 8ºC - Max 15ºC
SundayMin 3ºC - Max 13ºC

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