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BCN Barcelona International Airport

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Barcelona International Airport (BCN) serves Barcelona, about 12 km southwest of Barcelona. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABCN
ICAOLEBL
ServesBarcelona
From centre12 km
Non-stop163
Airlines69
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Barcelona International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Barcelona International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 57M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1918
108 years ago
Passengers / year
57M
as of 2025
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aena
Passengers per year, 1990–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Barcelona International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Barcelona International Airport to Barcelona

El Prat (BCN) is about 15 km southwest of Barcelona. The Aerobús reaches Plaça Catalunya in about 35 minutes (around €7, every 5–10 min). The R2 Nord train is cheaper but only from Terminal 2. Metro line L9 Sud links both terminals to the network. A taxi to the centre is about €35 including the airport supplement.

BCN's Terminals 1 and 2 are far apart — there's a free shuttle, but allow time if you're connecting between them.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 min€15–€24
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Barcelona International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€15–€24 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Barcelona ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Barcelona International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 163 destinations, operated by 69 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Iberia Airlines · Vueling Airlines · Ryanair · easyJet · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Wizz Air · Air Europa · Germanwings · British Airways · Alitalia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Barcelona International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Barcelona International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Barcelona International Airport to the centre of Barcelona?
Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. The airport is about 12 km southwest of Barcelona, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Barcelona International Airport to Barcelona?
Roughly €15–€24 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Barcelona International Airport?
Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal.
What's the cheapest way from Barcelona International Airport to Barcelona?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.
Can I get from Barcelona International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Barcelona International Airport?
About 163 destinations, including New York, Vienna, London, Palma de Mallorca. 69 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Barcelona International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Barcelona International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Barcelona International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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