Airport

QSA Sabadell Airport

Sabadell Airport (QSA) serves Barcelona, about 15 km north 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.

IATAQSA
ICAOLELL
ServesBarcelona
From centre15 km
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation148 m

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The airport in numbers

Sabadell Airport — facts & history

We pulled Sabadell Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 6,070 passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
6,070
as of 2022
Elevation
148 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ENAIRE
Passengers per year, 2012–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Sabadell Airport to Barcelona

The airport is about 15 km north of Barcelona, about 32 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.

Taxi & apps: 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. Estimated fare to the centre: €18–€29.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~22 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~32 min€18–€29
Private transfer~32 minfixed upfront
Car rental~32 min + חניהfrom the terminal
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sabadell 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Sabadell Airport

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Sabadell 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 15 km north of Barcelona, about 32 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Sabadell Airport to Barcelona?
Roughly €18–€29 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Sabadell 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 Sabadell 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 Sabadell 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.
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 Sabadell 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 Sabadell Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026