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Popular Airport

El Prat Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

395 Miles

Cheapest Cagliari to Barcelona Flight Tickets

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22 Dec, Sun
09:45 AM
Cagliari - Barcelona
Non-stop
1h 30m
CAG-BCN
2.870 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Cagliari City Center

Cagliari Elmas Airport

You can take a taxi orr rent a car to reach Cagliari Airport from the city center. If you prefer public transportation, it is possible to reach the airport in a short time at low costs by taking a train.

Taxi

It is always easy to get a taxi in the city center. Taking a taxi from the city center to the airport costs about 15-20 Euros. Taxi fare costs more at night. Transportation by taxi takes about 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Rent a car

You can rent a car in the city center to go to the airport or you can deliver the rental car you have rented for your travel at the airport. You can drive through Asse Mediano di Scorrimento road and then connect to the road SS391. From this road, take the airport road exit. You can get to the airport in about 10 or 15 minutes by driving.

Train

It is possible to reach the airport in just 6 minutes by taking a train from the city center. You need to get off at 'Elmas Aeroporto' station, which is located within a 5-minute walking distance to the airport. Please keep in mind that the train services are only available between 5 am and 9 pm during the day. You can get your ticket at the stations and please make sure you swipe your ticket before getting on the train. One-way ticket price is 1.30 Euros.

Airport Information

Cagliari Elmas Airport, which is located 7 kilometers away from the city center, was founded in 1937 and it was renovated in 2003 in order to increase its capacity to host 4 million visitors a year. The airport, which has also seasonal flights to certain destinations, is very busy especially during the summer months. First aid service, cash dispensers, chapel and VIP lounge are some of the available services at the airport.

You can benefit from the free wi-fi network throughout the airport without any time limitation. In addition, the airport provides a relaxing atmosphere to the passengers with 3 restaurants, 2 cafes, 1 bar and an ice-cream parlor. The airport also has stores and duty-free shops where you can do shopping.

Transportation to Barcelona City Center from Airport

El Prat Airport

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 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.

Weather in Barcelona

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 9ºC - Max 16ºC
MondayMin 10ºC - Max 14ºC
TuesdayMin 9ºC - Max 14ºC
WednesdayMin 10ºC - Max 14ºC
ThursdayMin 5ºC - Max 14ºC

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