Search Flights from Barcelona to Pecs (Pecs Pogany - Pecs South)

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 Pogany Airport in Pecs city of Hungary is only used for seasonal charter flights. Due to the lack of regular flights to the airport, the connections between the city and Europe and the world and other nearby airports are provided by the other nearby airports.

The nearest international airport to Pecs is the Osijek Airport located in Osijek, Croatia. The distance between Pecs and the airport is 137 kilometers and you can come to the city using the buses, special shuttles and taxis.

The other airport that can be used to reach Pecs city is the Ferenc Liszt International Airport located in the capital city of Hungary, which is Budapest. The airport is approximately 225 kilometers away from the city center of Pecs. You can travel to the city center from the airport in Budapest by renting a vehicle with the features you want. Alternatively, at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport you can also choose the comfortable vehicles and taxis. On the other hand, due to the distance of over 200 kilometers between two cities, taxis are an alternative that may be expensive.

Taxi

You can easily arrive at Pecs by taxis from Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, which provides services to travelers, or by taxis from Osijek Airport. When you choose your car between the airport and the city, - if your priority is speed- taxis are one of the best vehicles you can choose. Taxis are extremely comfortable, but these vehicles are also highly expensive, especially for those traveling from Budapest to the city. If you take a taxi from the Osijek Airport, you can travel to Pecs cheaper because the distance between them is shorter than Budapest. Before getting on a taxi, you can get an average price estimate by speaking with the taxi drivers in front of the airport you landed and after that, you can make your choice of vehicle. The distance between the Osijek Airport and Pecs, which is 137 kilometers, is a closer and more economical choice than the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, which is approximately 230 kilometers away.

Car Rental

From the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or from the Osijek Airport, you can rent a car with the features you want and drive towards the city center of Pecs. Due to the fact that Osijek is closer to the city, your journey by rental cars is shorter than in Budapest. You can compare international and local rental alternatives at both airports. Then you can rent a car with the passenger capacity and features you need.

Private Shuttle

After making necessary reservations, you can come to Pecs from both airports with private shuttle vehicles. Because the Osijek Airport is closer, shuttle charges are often more affordable than those in Budapest. But it could be a disadvantage that Osijek is located in a different country. The duration of your journey to Pecs city center with private shuttle services varies according to your preferred airport. It is possible to reach the city from Osijek within about 2 hours and from Budapest within about 3 hours.