Popular Airport | Jaipur Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4200 Miles |
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 7th 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Since the distance between Jaipur Airport and the city center is only 13 kilometers, there are many transportation alternatives that you can prefer. These include bus, taxi, car rental and transfer services. Whichever transportation vehicle you choose, you can reach the city center from the airport in about 20 minutes.
Travelling to Jaipur city center from Jaipur Airport by using a bus is the most budget-friendly and easiest transportation alternative. The buses departing from Sodala or Jawahar Nagar bus stops carry passengers to the city center directly. This travel takes about 20-25 minutes. You can buy your ticket online or from the ticket windows near the stops. In addition to buses, airport shuttle buses called Vayu Vajra provide transportation to the city center for affordable prices. Airport shuttles which depart every 15-30 minutes carry passengers to Jaipur city center and other points directly.
The most comfortable way of travelling to the city center from Jaipur Airport is using a taxi. Taxis wait for their passengers outside the terminal building. They offer service for 24 hours. You can reach Jaipur city center in about 10-12 minutes if you choose getting on a taxi for your transportation. If you land at the airport at a late hour, travelling to the city center by taxi is easy since it is difficult to find a bus at late hours.
Jaipur Airport is an international airport. For this reason, there are many local and foreign car rental companies. If you make a reservation in advance before landing at the airport, you can receive your car in a very short time for a more budget-friendly cost. Instead of international car rental companies, you can reduce your transportation cost by choosing Savaari Car Rentals company.