As the main air gateway to Barcelona, the Aeroport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat links the city with over 150 destinations. Two operational terminals and excellent connections to the city centre – by metro, train, bus and Aerobús – make it a well-connected hub of arrivals, departures and reunions. It has an extensive network of national and international routes and serves as a key base for low-cost airlines. Around 12 km from the centre, the journey in is short and straightforward – a first taste of the daily rhythm of a city constantly in motion.
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In 1927, the first commercial flight in Spain took off from here, bound for Palma – the story of modern aviation in the country began with its sights set on the Mediterranean.
Arriving with time to spare has its rewards: a coffee and breakfast while watching the steady flow of travellers is a small but telling slice of local life.
And although Barcelona is in its name, the airport is actually located in El Prat de Llobregat, a municipality in the Baix Llobregat and a close neighbour of the city.
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Aerobús
Travel between the airport and the centre of Barcelona in the fastest, most comfortable and direct way. The Aerobús is the official shuttle bus service connecting Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (T1 and T2) with the city centre every day of the year, 24 hours a day. An ideal option for starting or ending your visit without complications, without transfers and with all the comforts on board. With frequencies of between 5 and 20 minutes, luggage space, WiFi, USB chargers and direct access with a QR code, the Aerobus guarantees efficient and modern transport for leisure and business travellers. It reaches strategic points such as Plaza Catalunya, Plaza Espanya, Gran Vía and Plaza Universitat quickly and without waiting.
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