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Inverness Airport is located 15 km from the city center and is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives. People visiting the city can get to the airport by taxi, bus, train, or rental car.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. It takes about 25 minutes to get to Inverness Airport from the city center by taxi. Inverness Airport is closed to scheduled air traffic at night. Since the airport is easily accessible by public transport throughout the day, taxis are a less preferred method of transportation that is considered an expensive and luxurious alternative.

Bus

Bus lines 11, 11 A, and 11D departing from the bus terminal in the city operate between 7:15 am and 11:25 pm. Buses run every 30 minutes and provide convenient transportation to the airport. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by bus. You can purchase a bus ticket from the kiosks at the terminal before boarding.

Train

Trains depart from the Inverness Railway Station in the city center and provide transportation to the Nairn Train Station, which is in close proximity to the airport. Trains operate from 9:59 am to 9:42 pm on Sundays and from 4:53 am to 9:33 pm Monday to Saturday. After arriving at the Nairn Train Station, you can take a taxi to the airport, which is only 5 minutes away.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the airport from the city. There are a variety of rental car companies located in the city. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Budget, Enterprise, and Avis. You can pick a brand and model vehicle to suit your needs and make a reservation in advance online. You can also return your vehicle to the company’s office at the airport before your departure.

Airport Information

Inverness Airport operates scheduled services throughout the UK and other cities in Europe including Amsterdam, Zurich, and Italy. Located 15 km east of the city center, Inverness Airport operates between 5 am and 10:30 pm. Inverness Airport operates all passenger services out of one terminal building. These services usually close between 5:30 pm and 6 pm on weekdays and their operating hours vary on weekends.

The airport aims to meet passenger needs, featuring passenger lounges, free internet access within the lounges, the Raon Malairt currency exchange office, The Meeting Place, a lost and found, and a multi-denominational chapel.

Inverness airport contains a variety of dining venues and places to shop so that passengers can enjoy their time at the airport. Passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink at D'Lish Landside Restaurant and Airside Café, which are open until 5:30 pm and 6 pm on weekdays, with operating hours varying on the weekends. Passengers can go shopping at WH Smith, Jail at the Airport and The Fly Nip, which are also open until 5:30 pm and 6 pm on weekdays, with operating hours varying on the weekends.

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 to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.

Rail

There is a rail system that connects the airport to Barcelona and other locations in the country. The R2 line provides transportation to various central locations in the city like Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta beach, Barrio Gotico and El Raval. To get to the Old City and surrounding areas you have to go to the Barcelona Sants Station, located 40 min from the airport.

From here, once you transfer to the L3 metro line you will reach the Catalunya station in 7 stops. This station intersects with other metro lines that spread across the city. It is also the closest station to Ciutat Vella.

Airport Buses

Another way to get to the city center from the airport, which is located 10 km away, is by bus. These buses are operated by the Barcelona Metropolitan Administration. Using the Aerobus express line you can get directly to Espanya Square and Catalunya Square located in the city center. Line A1 departs from Terminal 1 and line A2 departs from Terminal 2. In addition, bus line 46 provides transportation to the city center. However, this bus makes frequent stops and has a limited amount of space for luggage. Therefore it is not among the most popular choices. Bus lines N16 and N17 provide transportation from the airport to the city center after midnight. The bus ride takes anywhere between 40 minutes and 1 hour.

Taxi

There are taxi stands at each terminal exit that provide comfortable albeit expensive transportation to every part of the city. Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around 60 euros. Taxis can accommodate a maximum of 3 people. Using a 4-8 person vehicle to get to the city center can cost around 79 euros.  

Rental Cars

Offices of world-renowned car rental agencies are located in the airport. You can rent a car for as low as 15 euros a day. Booking in advance online can ensure even lower prices.

To get from the airport to the city center continue north in the direction of Castelldefels to De la granvia L'Hospitalet Avenue. This avenue will continue to Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes Avenue, which takes you to the city center. From here you can take Passeig De Gracia, which is one of the major avenues in the city, to Catalunya Square and the Old City.

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 contains an area for exhibitions and performances.