Popular Airport | Erzurum Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2044 Miles |
Transportation to Airport from Barcelona City Center
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 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.
Transportation to Erzurum City Center from Airport
Erzurum Airport
Erzurum, which draws attention with its history and nature as well as its scientific and cultural activities, opens its doors to many tourists and business people every year. It is very easy to get into the city from Erzurum Airport which is one of the most established airports in Turkey.
Various options are available to provide transportation between Erzurum Airport and the city center. You can reach the airport easily and quickly because the airport is close to the city center.
You can travel to anywhere from the city center, or you can benefit from more practical transportation options to reach anywhere from the airport. You can decide on how you are going to reach the city center (the Station Square) from the airport considering your time and budget.
Although there is not a private shuttle service company which provides transportation service at Erzurum Airport such as HAVAŞ, you can take advantage of the shuttle services to the points in the city center arranged by Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality according to the hours of landing; you can also easily get a taxi or rent a car.
Taxi
Immediately after getting off the plane, you can easily take a taxi at the taxi ranks next to the airport and reach wherever you want quickly, comfortably and safely if you are in a hurry or if you are wearied by-traveling and do not want to wait. Taxis can also provide a variety of services such as a baby carriage and phone charger, provided you demand for them at the time of booking.
Shuttle Service
The special shuttle services arranged by the Public Transportation Directorate of Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality according to the hours of flights provide a fast and convenient transportation service for you at an affordable price. The shuttles departing from the Erzurum Airport reach the city center (the Station Square) by passing through the route consisting of the stops at the Bus Terminal, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality Sports Facilities, Municipality, Kız Meslek Lisesi (Girls’ Vocational School), Hastaneler Caddesi and Gez Mahallesi. The journey to the city center from the airport takes about 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Bus
Once you arrive at the city center from Erzurum Airport, you can easily reach anywhere in the city center by buses departing from the Station Square. The municipal buses passing through the city center are headed to each part of the city to the directions of east (D1), west (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5), north (K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4, K-5, K-6, K-7) and south (G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9, G-10, G-11).
You can get on the bus G-5 departing from the city center hourly to reach Palandöken Ski Resort and you can arrive at Mountain Palandöken after an average of forty-five minutes.
Train
In addition to the buses, there is Erzurum Train Station right next to the Station Square. You can reach various parts of the city by trains departing from Erzurum Train Station, as well as you can also travel from Erzurum to Kars or Ankara by train.
Rent a car
There are many Rent a Car companies that you can easily find at Erzurum Airport. In addition to renting a car from these companies, you can enjoy your journey by demanding VIP services that offer comfortable options such as plasma television and internet access.
