Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, Spain
6 DEC 2025
~ 50 min
2
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Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, Spain
6 DEC 2025
~ 50 min
2
Barcelona Airport: Transfer and Taxi
Transfers from El Prat Airport (BCN) is the fastest option to get to the capital of Catalonia and the nearest cities: Sitges, Salou, Lloret de Mar, Port Aventura, Tarragona, and others.
If the Catalan capital isn’t your final destination, you can get from the airport by transfer to Sants railway station, Passeig de Gràcia railway station, Franca Station, Nord bus station, the port and continue your trip from these points.
There are 3 reasons to book a transfer from the air hub:
Not all Spanish drivers speak English. You can avoid the language barrier with Kiwitaxi. All the information needed will be in a voucher. The English-speaking support service will answer your questions 24/7.
You will pay by credit card before the trip and won’t bother with currency exchange upon arrival.
You will leave the airport without delay and won’t have to look for a bus stop or a taxi stand. It’s comfortable if you arrive at night or travel with young children.
Taxi from Barcelona Airport
There is 12 kilometers between the air hub and Barcelona. The transfer will take you to your hotel in 20–25 minutes. The cost of the trip is 45 euros.
Spain attracts millions of tourists every year, and they all want to get from El Prat Airport to their destination. So, there is usually a huge line for a taxi. Be ready to wait. You can also book a taxi from Barcelona Airport in advance.
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For a trip from the airport to a hotel, a taxi driver can set one of three tariffs:
Tariff 1 is for weekdays from 08:00 to 20:00. The cost per km is 1.17 euro.
Tariff 2 is for weekdays from 20:00 to 08:00. The cost per km is 1.47 euro.
Tariff 3 is for Sundays and holidays. The cost per km is 1.31 euro.
The fare depends on your destination. The minimum sum you should pay is 20 euro.
Barcelona Airport taxi cost is about 35–40 euro. There is an extra charge for a luggage (4 euro per case) excessing 55×40×20 cm.
At Barcelona Airport, it can be difficult to find a taxi with one or more child seats. In this case, it is better to book online Kiwitaxi transfer. You can choose:
a child seat if the child weighs 9–18 kg;
a booster if the child weighs 13–36 kg;
an infant seat if the child weighs up to 9 kg.
Metro. You can use 9 Sud metro line to get to Zona Universitària, stopping at Fira, Parc Logístic, Mercabarna. Aeroport T1 metro station is situated in Terminal 1 Floor 0. Aeroport T2 station is located outside the Terminal 2 building. A single metro journey costs 5,15 euro.
Train. TheR2 North Line connects the airport with Sants railway station, Passeig de Gràcia railway station, and others. Trains depart every 30 minutes. Keep in mind that RENFE trains are sometimes delayed. The price is 4,20 euro.
Aerobus A1. It goes from Terminal 1 to Plaça Catalunya, stopping at the main points in the city. One-way ticket costs 5,90 euro.
Aerobus A2. It connects Terminal 2 and Plaça Catalunya.
At the air hub, aerobus stops are situated outside both terminals. You will recognize blue buses, marked as “Aerobus”.
Make a booking not less than 24 hours before the trip. But if less time is left, we will try to find a free car.
Don’t forget to provide the following details:
preferable car class: Economy, Business, Premium
transfer pick-up date and time
If it’s a family trip, specify how many child seats you need and for what age.
After you complete the booking, you get a voucher by email. It contains all transfer details: the pick-up date and time, the meeting point, the contacts of the transfer driver.
You know the cost of transfer in advance. It will not change if you get stuck in traffic.
Weather
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El Prat Airport (BCN) handles the flights of the following airlines:
Aegean Airlines
Air Baltic
Air Canada
Air France
Alitalia
American Airlines
Austrian Airlines
British Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Czech Airlines
Emirates
KLM
Lufthansa
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
and others.
Source: airportsinternational.keypublishing
The air hub has two terminals. The main terminal is Terminal 1. It handles EU flights. Terminal 2 deals with regional and low-cost airlines. Free shuttles run between T1 and T2 terminals.
Interactive map of the terminals
For the convenience of passengers, the airport has:
ATMs
banks
currency exchange point
first aid post
fast lane pass service
cafes and restaurants
post office
children's areas and specific services for children
free assistance service for persons with reduced mobility
lost-and-found offices
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FAQ
Enter the departure location in the “From” field and the destination in the “To” field. You can enter the name of the place or specify the exact address. The drop-down suggestions will make the search faster and easier.
Then, click on the “View Prices” button. Select the required transfer class and click "Book" to continue with the booking.
The timing depends on the vehicle class.
Premium class vehicles or Minibus for 10, 13, 16 or 19 pax should be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Standard vehicles (Micro, Economy, Comfort, Minivan 4 pax, Minibus 7 pax) should be booked at least 16 hours prior to your trip.
If you don't have that much time, you can book an urgent transfer. We will inform you as soon as possible whether we can provide the service or not.
As soon as you find out that you may be late, please inform your driver by calling the phone number provided to you, contacting Customer Support via e-mail at support@kiwitaxi.com, by using the online chat on our website, or by calling +442080682801.
Provide the order number and the new arrival time.
If you arrive early, your driver may not be at the meeting point with a nameplate yet. Please wait for the driver at the meeting point indicated on the voucher.
You can also contact the driver by phone or SMS to speed up your meeting at the airport.
Important note: If possible, do not leave the airport with a local taxi service, as we will not be able to refund you.
Important note: Your driver will meet you with a nameplate displaying the first and last names you provided during the booking.
For airport transfers, the driver will meet you at the arrivals area exit. It is located after the passport control and the baggage claim areas.
For hotel transfers, the driver will wait in the lobby.
Detailed meet-up instructions can be found in your trip confirmation voucher. It will also include the driver’s telephone number.
The taxi fare for a transfer to from Barcelona to Barcelona airport «Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport» (BCN) depends on the vehicle class and distance to your destination. To view the exact taxi rate, please use our website by entering your departure and arrival locations and our system will instantly provide you with the cost. Opting for Kiwitaxi's taxi service ensures not only a favourable fare but also peace of mind, comfort, and attentive care for you and your loved ones, often at a price comparable to or even lower than local taxi services.
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