Popular Airport | Khrabrovo Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1242 Miles |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The best alternative for directly travelling to Kaliningrad city center from Khrabrovo Airport is using a bus or taxi. If you prefer a more comfortable transportation, you can rent a car. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach Kaliningrad city center from the airport in about 40 minutes.
If you arrive at Khrabrovo Airport in the daytime rather than the nighttime, you can travel to the city center from the airport in an economic way. It is very practical to reach Kaliningrad city center by getting on one of the buses operating regularly from the bus stops located outside the airport terminal. The bus route 144 provides transportation between Khrabrovo Airport and Kaliningrad city center.
The most comfortable transportation option for travelling to Kaliningrad from Khrabrovo Airport is undoubtedly using a city taxi. You can reach Kaliningrad city center from the airport in only 30-45 minutes. You can travel to the city center from the airport by paying 500 Russian Rubles.
There are many local and foreign car rental companies offering service at Khrabrovo Airport. If you will stay in the city for more than 1-2 days, renting a car will be the best option for you. If you choose a local car rental company, you can rent a car for more affordable fees compared to the other international companies. Some of the car rental companies offering service at the airport are Hertz (+7 (4012) 761-555), Avis Russia (+7 (4012) 525-729), City Rent (+7 (4012) 50-91-91) and Rentmotors (+7 (981) 470-99-66).