Search Flights from Barcelona to Brindisi

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.

Brindisi is situated in the Puglia region of southern Italy. Those visiting the city can fly to the Brindisi - Salento Airport, which is around 5km from the city center. It's so close that passengers who don't have a lot of luggage could just walk to the city center. You can also take a bus, take a taxi or rent a car.

Bus

The bus station is just outside arrivals and there's an office you can get a tickets from right next to the terminal. There are three bus lines that depart from the airport. These buses go to the city center and the popular tourist destination of Lecce, as well as the Foggia and Bari airports. Even though the airport is really close to the city center, it’ll take around half an hour to get there by bus because it stops at numerous stations along the way.

If you get off the bus at Via Colombo then you can reach the central train station, that’s on the on the southwestern tip of the city center, by walking. This bus departs every 15 to 30 minutes during the day and the service runs until 23:00. You can get up-to-date information about departure times of the different buses by visiting the airport's information center.

Taxi

You can reach where you’re going faster and more conveniently by taking a taxi from the airport taxi station. But it’s advised to pay attention to taxis that pick up passengers from the side of the road. These may offer lower service quality and higher rates. Don’t forget to check to see if the meter is running as you start your journey. Also, some taxis may charge extra for luggage.

Rent a car

You can also rent a car from the Rent a Car office that’s in the arrivals hall. It's possible to reserve your car in advance by booking online.