Popular Airport | Adelaide Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 20 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 16179 Km |
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 7th 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia's fifth largest city Adelaide is a city worth seeing with its modern architecture and luxurious entertainment venues. Passengers who want to get here can travel to Adelaide International Airport. There is a distance of 7 kilometers between the city center and the airport. You can take a taxi, rent a car or take advantage of private shuttles to access the center from the airport in the western part of the city.
It is possible to get to many parts of the city including the city center by taking one of the J1, JA, J1X or J3 lines among public transport buses called JetBus. These vehicles usually operate at fifteen minute intervals and arrive at the city center between fifteen and twenty minutes. It is worth noting that these buses have slightly higher ticket prices. If you get a single ticket, you can travel for two hours at no extra charge after your journey begins. If you are considering frequent use of public transport, it will be more cost-effective to collect from visitor cards which will allow you to enjoy unlimited public transport for three days.
With private shuttles organized by Skylink Adelaide Company, you have the option to travel to many parts of the city. Fares for this service may vary depending on the distance you are going. If you will be traveling close to the city center, Skylink shuttles offer a more affordable option than public transport. You can also get to the Keswick Intercity Train Station by these shuttles. It is also possible to use the shuttles known by the name Airport City Shuttle. These are available between 06:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and between 06:00 and 17:00 on Sundays.
You can also take a taxi for a more comfortable ride. Taxi fares are not very different than buses. There are taxis waiting for you at the terminal exit.
It is also possible to rent a car from Rent a Car offices located at the terminal kiosks. You can also book your car online.