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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.

There are comfortable alternatives such as bus or taxi for those who would like to travel to the capital, London from Cambridge Airport. Also, the railway station is only a few miles to the airport. Therefore, you can travel to the cities of the United Kingdom from Cambridge Airport easily.

Train  

Located in the city centre, Cambridge Railway Station is only a few miles to Cambridge Airport. You can arrive the railway station in around 10 minutes by taking a taxi or shuttle service at Cambridge Airport. You can continue your journey by going to the capital, London or any other city of the country via these trains. It is also possible to go to the different regions such as Scotland easily by train.

Bus  

Cambridge city centre is 3 miles away to Cambridge Airport. You can easily get to the city centre in a short time by Park & Ride bus. These buses are at your service for arriving the city centre from the aiport every day. Upon arriving Cambridge city centre by these buses, you can continue travelling to other cities by bus or train. Park & Ride fares range from the distance between Cambridge Airport and your point of destination. If you only want to get to Cambridge city centre from the airport by bus, you can enjoy this service at a more reasonable price.

Private Car

You can drive through the roads A1 and A14 to get to the city centre or other cities like London from Cambridge Airport, if you want to use your private car. You can easily find a parking lot for your car both in the airport and in the city centre.

Renting A Car

If you wish, you can rent a car at the companies such as One Rental and Direct Car for driving to the city centre and other nearby cities from Cambridge Airport. You can dial 01223 309 409 to get informed about the procedure before renting a car. Alternatively, you can find the offices of various global rent-a-car firms at the airport or nearby and rent your car there.