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Barcelona Airport Guide (BCN)

Airport info
Code: BCN
Address:
Prat de Llobregat s/n 08820, Spain
Location:

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) southwest of Barcelona city centre.

Number of terminals: 3 Dialling code: +34
Telephone:
90 240 4704.
Barcelona Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Barcelona Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Terminal 2 is undergoing extensive renovation, leading to some changes in service arrangements. Check the official airport website for details.

Information: 

Tourist information desks (tel: 93 478 4704) are located in Terminals A and B; there is also a hotel information point in Terminal B. Airport information desks can be found throughout the airport (tel: 90 240 4704), at six locations in Terminals A and B.

Website: 
www.aena.es
Transfer between terminals: 

A pedestrian walkway connects the three terminals.

Driving directions: 

From Barcelona city centre, take the Barcelona ring road, with the airport exit via Pata Sur. The airport access road is the Barcelona-Castelldefels C-31 motorway, which connects with the Barcelona-Sitges C-32 motorway.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: RENFE's line R2 suburban train links the airport with the city centre, Estació de Franςa (tel: 90 224 0202; www.renfe.es/cercanias/barcelona) and intermediate stops (journey time: 32 minutes).

Public transport road: 

Bus: There is an Aerobus service to Plaça de Catalunya, departing from in front of the terminals. Bus 105 departs from Terminals B and C, to El Prat; buses 106 and 46 also depart from Terminals B and C. Bus information is available (tel: 010 (in Spain); www.emt-amb.com)

Taxi: Taxi ranks are located outside the terminals (journey time: 25-35 minutes).
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs can be found in Terminals A and B. There is also a post office on the ground floor of Terminal B.

Food: 

There are restaurants, cafeterias and bars in all terminals.

Shopping: 

Duty-free shopping is available in Terminals A and B; there is also a range of other shops in these two terminals. These include a jewellers, bookshop, tobacconists, newsagents, music shop and shoe shop.

Luggage: 

A left-luggage office is situated in the Terminal 1 lobby area. Several lost and found offices are located throughout the airport, operated by the various ground handlers.

Other: 

There is a pharmacy, a 24-hour medical service, tour operators and travel agents, and children's play areas.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There is a 2,600 sq m Business Centre (tel: 93 375 8600; www.bcn-airmeetings.com) containing boardrooms, meeting rooms and a rest unit with bedrooms and gym facilities. Terminal B has dedicated meeting rooms, the 200 sq m (656 sq ft) divisible Catalunya Meeting Room, which can be hired (tel: 93 297 1101). Facilities include telephone, fax, Internet and audiovisual equipment. Six VIP lounges are available in Departures (after security) in all three terminals.

Disabled facilities: 

The airport has lifts, escalators and ramps. Reserved parking spaces are also available for disabled travellers in the airport car park. Disabled toilets are located throughout the airport and there are also adapted-telephones at wheelchair height in each terminal.

Car parking: 

There are public car parks at the airport with space for around 23,000 cars. Car parks are located directly in front of each terminal. Terminal A and C are directly connected to the car parks via air-bridges. VIP parking in a secure car park, with collection outside each of the terminals, is also available (tel: 93 297 1381).

Car rental: 

Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Atesa and Sol-Mar are represented at the airport, each having offices in Terminals 1 and 2.

Airport hotels

There are a number of hotels near Barcelona Airport. Hotels can be booked at the hotel information desk in Terminal B.

Best Western Hotel Alfa Airport

Best Western Hotel Alfa Airport is located close to Barcelona Airport and offers a free shuttle service to/from the airport. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and a function room.

Telephone: 93 336 2564.
Website:
www.hotelalfaaeropuerto.com
Hotel Fira Congress

Hotel Fira Congress is located near Barcelona Airport and offers a free shuttle service to/from the terminals. The hotel's facilities include a reading room, restaurant and spa.

Telephone: 93 267 1800.
Website:
www.firacongress.com
Hotel Tryp Barcelona Airport

The 205-room Hotel Tryp Barcelona Airport has extensive business facilities including seven conference rooms. The hotel is located close to Terminal 1 and provides free transportation to/from the airport. Others facilities include a fitness centre and a snack bar.

Telephone: 93 378 1000.
Website:
www.solmelia.com
Renaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel

The Renaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel is located near the airport, within walking distance, and provides a complimentary airport shuttle service. Hotel facilities include business and fitness centres.

Telephone: 93 378 3200.
Website:
www.marriott.com
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