Barcelona Airport

Barcelona Airport may also be known more formally as the Barcelona

International Airport, but generally the former is the name more commonly used. Transportation Services from the airport to Barcelona It is possible to use certain forms of transportation when you disembark at Barcelona Airport, though most of the time they all will use up 20 to 30 minutes of travel time to take you to the center of Barcelona (known as Placa de Cataluna.)

Taxi service is provided at the airport itself, considered one of the best

options for those traveling with family (particularly children) and/or have a lot of baggage. Since there are hundreds of taxis operating at the airport, many of them all-nighters, there will probably be one you can flag down when you come out of the airport. There is also special taxi service for physically-disabled passengers but you need to call (0034) 93 420 8088 first for assistance. A taxi ride to Placa de Cataluna will usually cost about 25 Euros, but surcharge is also added per bag you load on to the cab. An official Barcelona taxi is colored yellow and black. You should choose one which has a meter on which the official fare will be shown.

You might also want to use the aerobus shuttle service of Aerobus Barcelona

which departs from the airport every 15 minutes and serves all 3 terminals of Barcelona Airport. If you disembark at Placa de Cataluna or Placa Espana, you can then hop on the metro underground system. You can only buy your tickets on the bus.

If a train ride is more to your liking, you can try the RENFE train system

instead. Service starts every 30 minutes at Barcelona Airport and terminates at the city center, taking about 25 minutes on the whole. If you are headed back to the airport, bear in mind that the airport stop is called Aeropuerto in Spanish.

If you like the privacy offered by car rental companies, then head for

Terminal B where the following car rental companies have their offices: Europcar, National Atesa, Avis, and Hertz. Hotels serving Barcelona Airport Passengers who need a place to stay close to Barcelona Airport can opt for many lodging options. The hotel closest to Barcelona Airport is Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto Hotel since it is within a 2-kilometer radius from the airport. If you want a hotel which is a bit closer to the city, then try the Expo hotel instead. Any other major hotels can be accessed via a 25- minute taxi ride from Barcelona Airport. Hotels range from 1-star lodging places to luxury 5-star accommodations. There are also guest houses and youth hostels in the area.

Visiting Barcelona itself

Every visitor to Barcelona would like a chance to sample the Barcelonian type of Spanish culture. You can opt to go through Barcelona museums and art galleries, see dancers showing off their flamenco skills, or any one of the various cultural events that Barcelona has to offer. So if you have time before your return flight, do pay a visit to vibrant Barcelona as well.

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