Search Flights from Barcelona to Beja

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

Rail

You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.

Airport Buses

Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.

These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.

Taxi

Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.

However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.

Personal Car

Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.

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 has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

Beja Airport, which lies a kilometer away from the city center of Beja, has not been used for flights for a while. As an alternative to Beja Airport, you can opt for Lisbon International Airport, which is approximately 150 kilometers far from the city. Passengers who would like to travel to Beja from Lisbon International Airport can prefer one of the bus and taxi options. Car rental is among the alternatives for traveling to Beja from Lisbon; however, if you do not possess so much information about the routes, you should set off together with a local guide or take a map with you so that you can find your direction easily until Beja. 

Bus and Train

Passengers who land on Lisbon International airport can take the buses which have services for the most part of the day in order to go to Beja. It takes 3 hours on average to travel to Beja from Lisbon by bus. You can go to the bus terminal or train station in the city center by taking the underground from Lisbon International Airport, and then easily switch to trains or buses going towards Beja. With transfers from the train station known as Gare do Oriente or bus terminal called Sete Rios, you can arrive in Beja after a budget-friendly journey. 

Trains going from Lisbon to Beja are a little faster than the buses. It is possible to reach Beja by train in about 2 hours 30 minutes. 

If you would like to spend some time in Lisbon and see the city before going to Beja, you can take the bus 91 from the airport. This bus sets off every 20 minutes and directly goes to the city center of Lisbon. This bus, which can be taken to go to the center of Lisbon, is in service between 07:45 and 20:15. 

Taxi 

You can obtain information about taxis from the desks at Lisbon International Airport before you leave the airport terminal. You can also ask about the average fate you need to pay to go to Beja by taxi, and then choose a vehicle that suits your budget and needs. Taxi fares might be a little higher at night, weekends and on holidays in Lisbon. If you will take a taxi on holidays or at weekends, do not forget to ask the taxi driver about the average fare you are going to pay when you arrive at your destination.

Since the distance between Beja and Lisbon is over 150 kilometers, taxi fares increase for this route. If there are different passengers who would like to travel to Beja from Lisbon International Airport, you can propose sharing the taxi and reduce the taxi fare by half. 

By reaching the train station or bus terminal in the city center with a taxi, that is, by traveling to Beja with one of these vehicles, you can reach the city center of Beja more cheaply. 

Car Rental

Passengers who land on Lisbon International Airport can rent a car by selecting one of the rental companies at the airport terminal. It is possible to arrive at the city center of Beja from the airport in approximately 2 hours. Car rental can be preferred as the most practical and quickest option to go to Beja from Lisbon.