Search Flights from Barcelona to Karlovy Vary

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.

Karlovy Vary Airport is used by passengers who want to travel to the city, although it is not used frequently due to its proximity to the capital city of Prague. The airport is not far from the city center of Karlovy Vary, so depending on what time you land, you can travel to the center of Karlovy Vary by taxis or bus or other options such as rental cars and shuttles.

Taxi

Passengers landing at Karlovy Vary airport both during the day and at night can take a taxi and travel to Karlovy Vary city center. The taxi fare that passengers will pay for a taxi to the city is not much due to its proximity to Karlovy Vary Airport, however, if you prefer a more economical and budget-friendly option, you may prefer to use buses or shuttles instead of a taxi.

Bus

Buses departing from Karlovy Vary Airport are among one of the most affordable alternatives for transportation to the center. You can travel to the historical and touristic spots in the center of Karlovy Vary by buses at certain times throughout the day. Taking a bus from the airport to the center in Karlovy Vary compared with taking a taxi, may cause you to lose some time, but it may be the preferred option because of its much more affordable prices, although it is not fast. If you are wondering whether you can find a bus at the airport at your arrival time, in advance you can check the departure times of Karlovy Vary airport buses on the internet.

Rent A Car

You can rent your car at Karlovy Vary Airport by choosing one of the different companies such as Alimex CR, Quatromarket and Golem. If you want to contact them by phone in advance for rental transactions and find your car ready when you land at Karlovy Vary Airport, you can contact Alimex in advance by calling +420 800 150 170 or call +420 354 438 431 for car rental and in order to rent your car with GOLEM, you can get the necessary information by calling +420 731 130 840.