Search Flights from Barcelona to Friedrichshafen

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.

Friedrichshafen is a wonderful holiday destination for nature lovers. The city is situated on the shore of Lake Constance (the Bodensee), against the breathtaking landscape of the Alps. Friedrichshafen is the city where Ferdinand von Zeppelin established the dirigible factory, so the city is also renowned in the field of aviation. There are many vehicles in the city that make up urban transportation.

There is a dock built on Lake Constance that operates ferry and passenger ships for those who want to go to different parts of Switzerland or Germany by sea. Great importance is placed on bicycle routes in order to provide bicycle access to all parts of the city. The use of bicycles in Friedrichshafen is quite advanced when compared to other European cities. Taxis are also used extensively in order to alleviate some of the city’s traffic, especially during the summer months.

Friedrichshafen is one of Germany’s most important holiday destinations. Therefore the airport is always crowded. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available, which operate with great frequency throughout the day, to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to the city center by bus and taxi. For those who want to escape the busy tempo of certain transportation alternatives, consider renting a car at the airport. Renting a car is a convenient and comfortable way to get to the city center.

Taxi

Friedrichshafen Airport, also known as Bodensee Airport, is located in very close proximity to the city center. You can get to the city center from the airport in about 10 minutes by taxi. Taxis are readily available at the airport 24 hours day. Most taxi drivers speak English, which makes traveling by cab even more convenient.

Bus

There are 5 different bus lines that provide transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses 7586, 7394, 3, 8 and 18 provide transportation to the city center every hour of the day. Buses operate from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. It takes 15 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by bus.

Rental Car

There are many rental car companies located in the airport terminal building. These companies provide rental car services 24 hours a day. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Europcar, Avis, Hertz and Enterprise.