Barcelona AirportAirport Code: BCN
Full Airport Name: El Prat Barcelona Airport
Location: The airport is located seven miles (12km) southwest of central Barcelona.
Time Zone: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +34 (0)902 404 704.
Terminal Transfer: A pedestrian avenue with moving walkways links the three terminals.
Ground Transport: The Aerobus service goes to and from Placa de Catalunya every 15 minutes, dropping off at locations
along the way. It is a good option for those with little luggage. Trains run from the airport to various stations in the city center every 30 minutes, costing around EUR2.40; the airport station is located near Terminal A and is connected to the terminal by a moving walkway. There are taxi ranks outside the airport terminals; taxis are metered. The journey time by road or rail is between 20 and 30 minutes.
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange facilities, banks, shops (including duty free), a children's play area, wireless Internet access, VIP lounges, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: The parking lots and multi-storys work on a 'pay on foot' system. Parking tickets are issued on entry and must be paid before returning to your car in automatic machines freely available outside the terminals.
Departure Tax: None.
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