Search Flights from Barcelona to Monterrey (Mexico)

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.

The distance between the city enter and Monterrey Airport, which is also known as General Mariano Escobedo Airport, is 25 kilometers. Travelling to the city center from Monterrey Airport lasts about 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

You can also travel to the city center from General Mariano Escobedo Airport by using the SkyBus vehicles or renting a car. In addition to rental cars and buses, passengers can also use the taxis for travelling to Monterrey city center from the airport.

Bus

You can directly reach the city center from Monterrey Airport by using the buses in the large part of the day. The buses, which are commonly used by both domestic and foreign visitors thanks to their affordable prices, operate from the early hours of the morning until the late hours of the night. The buses pick passengers up from the airport and carry them to the Valle Oriente station in the city center. If you prefer using a bus, we advise you to make a reservation in advance.

Hotel Shuttle

Some of the hotels in the city center offer airport shuttle service for their guests. They directly carry them to Monterrey Airport. Some hotels offer this service for free. This is one of the most economic transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to the city center from the airport. If the hotel you are staying at doesn’t offer this service, you can take a look at other private shuttle alternatives offering service in the region and arrange a shuttle to pick you up from the airport.

Car Rental

It is very easy to rent a car at General Mariano Escobedo Airport. You can rent a car from one of the companies located in Terminal A of the airport. AVIS, Greenmotion, Europcar, Sitxt, Payless, Thrifty, Alamo and Dollar are among these companies. Passengers who want to rent a car can save time by making a reservation in advance before coming to the city. Since the distance between the city center and airport is not too long, you can find your way easily by following the signs.

Airport Shuttle

You can travel between A and C terminals of Monterrey Airport by using the shuttles. The shuttles offer service all day long and passengers who want to reach the other terminal can use these shuttles.