Search Flights from Barcelona to Plovdiv

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.

Situated in the middle of Bulgaria, Plovdiv is at a crossroads connecting Switzerland, Germany and Istanbul. Plovdiv, an important agricultural center thanks to its fertile and arable lands, also hosts the factories of the world's leading companies with governmental incentives. It is possible to come across many historic museums as well as mosques, museums and temples on the streets of the city that hosted tens of civilizations for thousands of years through the human history.

The oldest building in Plovdiv is the Roman Theater, which is a legacy of the Romans. Known for its historical and natural beauties, the city has become a frequently visited place by the tourists. Plovdiv also serves international passengers through Krumovo Airport. Its geographical location makes Plovdiv a center between the east and west. Thanks to the luxury highways, you can also travel to different cities in Bulgaria by your car in addition to intercity bus services. Almost everybody in the city has a car. Taxis also serve throughout the day.

The distance between Krumovo Airport and the city center is about 15 kilometers. The transportation alternatives you can prefer at the airport are limited. You can only reach the city center by taking a taxi or renting a car.

Taxi

As there is no public transportation service at the airport, the most preferred option is compulsorily taxi. It takes about 20 minutes to travel from Krumovo airport to the city center by taxi service, which provided by four different companies. You can reserve a taxi in advance by filling out a form on internet.

Rent a car

Hertz, Choice, Firefly and Thrifty provide car rental service 24 hours a day at the airport. You can go from the airport to the city center by renting a car other than taking a taxi. Car rental companies offer many comfortable and affordable cars in their fleet.