Sagrada Família
Gaudí's still unfinished basilica is Spain's most visited monument. Book tickets in advance.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona: airports, things to do and where to stay
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, combines beaches, Gaudí's modernist architecture and a medieval old town. It is one of Europe's most visited cities.
Barcelona airports
From the airport to central Barcelona
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport is about 13 km from central Barcelona.
Aerobús
Direct bus from T1 and T2 to Plaça Catalunya, departing every few minutes (about 35 min).
Metro L9 Sud
Connects both terminals to the metro network. Requires the dedicated airport ticket.
Rodalies R2 Nord
Train from T2 to Sants and Passeig de Gràcia every 30 min. From T1, take the free shuttle bus.
Taxi
Ranks outside both terminals. The ride to the city centre takes about 25-30 min.
Barcelona
Things to do in Barcelona
Park Güell
Modernist park with Gaudí mosaics and views over the whole city.
Casa Batlló
One of Gaudí's most famous houses, right on Passeig de Gràcia.
Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
Gaudí building with a rooftop of sculptural chimneys.
Barri Gòtic
The old town, with the cathedral and medieval lanes a few steps from La Rambla.
Montjuïc
Hill with museums, gardens, the castle and the Magic Fountain.
Where to stay in Barcelona
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Barcelona?
Barcelona is served by Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).
How far is the airport from central Barcelona?
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport is about 13 km from central Barcelona.
How do I get from the airport to central Barcelona?
From Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport you can take Aerobús (bus), Metro L9 Sud (metro), Rodalies R2 Nord (train), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Barcelona?
Highlights of Barcelona include Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), Barri Gòtic, and Montjuïc.
Photo credits
- Sagrada Família: Canaan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Park Güell: essetefano, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Casa Batlló: ChristianSchd, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera): Thomas Ledl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Barri Gòtic: Llull, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Montjuïc: Fabio Alessandro Locati, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons