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Airport · Barcelona, Spain
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat BCN
13 km from central Barcelona. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 13 km
- terminals
- 2
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- IATA · ICAO
- BCN · LEBL
About the airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat is Spain’s second busiest airport. It lies about 13 km south-west of central Barcelona, in the town of El Prat de Llobregat.
Terminals
The airport has two terminals several kilometres apart: the modern T1 and T2. A free shuttle bus links them every few minutes. Check your booking to see which terminal your flight departs from.
Services
Both terminals have restaurants, shops, free wifi, lounges, left luggage, currency exchange and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
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.
Taxis and transfers to Barcelona
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
T1
Main terminal. Handles most Vueling and Iberia flights, plus Star Alliance, oneworld and SkyTeam airlines.
T2
Low-cost terminal used by airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet. Split into T2A, T2B and T2C, with a Rodalies train station.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Barcelona
Barcelona
Things to do in Barcelona
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many terminals does Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport have?
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat has 2 terminals: T1 and T2.
Landing in Barcelona?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal 1 façade: CAPTAIN RAJU, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal 1 and the control tower seen from the Llobregat Delta wetlands: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aircraft on the apron with the Collserola hills behind: Steven Lek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sunrise from Terminal 2: Pere López Brosa, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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