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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 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.  

Rail

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.

Airport Buses

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.

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.

Personal Car

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.

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 has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

Medina, one of the most important cities of Saudi Arabia with Mecca and the capital Riyadh, has Medina Airport which is 20 kilometers away from the city center. At Medina Airport, the Saudi Arabia’s fourth busiest airport, regional flights are arranged as well as the international flights. Transportation to the city center from the airport is very easy and different transportation options are available. In addition to this, you can benefit from numerous services before or after your flight, as well as you can enjoy your time with various activities.

Taxi

You can take a quick taxi ride from Medina Airport to the city center. The taxis that go to many parts of the city can be extremely comfortable and quick to reach the city center.

Bus

You can easily get to the city center by city buses on which you can get from the terminal building at Medina Airport. You can travel more economically and easily with the buses that allow you to go to the city center in a little longer time compared to taxi option.

Rent a car

Another option to get you to the city center from Medina Airport is to rent a car. You can quickly reach the city center with the car you can rent from the car rental offices at the airport. You can make an extremely comfortable journey with the car rental system that allows you to reach the city center by driving your rental car as you wish. At the airport, you can choose from the following car rental companies: Hanco, Dheeb, United International Company, Al Miftah, Bin Hadi, Daleel, Rached Al Abairi and Al Wifaq.