Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport (BCN)
(Aeroport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat)
International Airport
El Prat de Llobregat, El Prat de Llobregat
"fast drive up and check in at 4am. i love red eye flights"(60 Tips)
"The best way to get to the city is Aerobus for only above 5 euros."(26 Tips)
"Best duty free I’ve ever seen 😍"(47 Tips)
"Free wifi kubi is the best ;)"(61 Tips)
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Remi LefevreAugust 16, 2014The easiest way to get to the centre is the A1 & A2 buses (in T1 follow the "Intermodal" signs): 5.90 EUR one way, with A/C, about 15 min to Plaza de Espana and 25 min to Plaza de Catalunya. Enjoy!
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olga zeroNovember 30, 2014To recharge your phones look for these grey cubes with the TVs, right after the shop "Crystal". The sockets are on the lower part. It changed my life, hope it will change yours as well :)
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Dr Michael LangeJuly 15, 2018amazing airport.The US could learn from European airports.So clean /fast.we went thru a huge line for security (global entry isn't accepted) that would take an easy hour in the states in six minutes.
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If your flight is from gates D, it's worth it to stick around the shopping area, since there's not much to do after passport control. Love doing last minute shopping here.Upvote141DownvoteUpvoted Jan 21
Razvan RomanMarch 3, 2013Never pay 60€ for a boarding pass with RyanAir if you forgot to print it at home. There's a business center with internet and printers at Terminal 1, just ask for directions. Share this info.Upvote289Downvote
Truman W.June 14, 2017For those departing the EU via BCN, the airport includes 24-hour customs services for stamping those VAT-refunds for you! Very convenient!Upvote8Downvote
Colin M. FordOctober 13, 2017Really nice, bright, and clean. If you are flying out of D or E, make sure to do all your shopping before going through passport control. Not many options beyond.Upvote6Downvote
Ricarda Christina HollwegSeptember 10, 2022Nice architecture and location surrounded by mountains. It‘s very busy and walking to the gate can be long. I like the ”Natura“ shop in the central area of Terminal 1 very much.
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Best & absolute cheapest way to get to and from the city is on the Renfe train outside T2. Buy a T-10 card (10 single rides on the metro/renfe) the card can be shared. €1 per ride/personUpvote2Downvote
RAKANApril 13, 2023Nicely designed airport 🛫 ✈️ They have fast check-in luggage drop-off if your flight departs in less than 1 h 🧳 security pass was fast 👍the staff was helpful ✨Upvote3Downvote
S PJanuary 3, 2024Well designed and laid out, easy to navigate, bright, comfortable, good workspaces, comfortable lounges, good shopping and good food. One of my favorite airport.Upvote2DownvoteUpvoted Jan 24
Elcabron ChaserSeptember 14, 2015is ridiculously price is huge different 4 euros plus in any bottle u like to take .sweet ones no comments and the still said duty free or tax free. .. please do you shopping before the aiport.Upvote4Downvote
All FaJuly 8, 2016If you re there&u have2 check-in after some hours, try 2shop as much as you can.!Because the downstairs stores when you pass the controle area you can't go back2 anymore 🛍🛍🛍 i missed it 😢
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Roman BelovAugust 16, 2014You better hurry up and arrive at least a couple of hours before your flight. They sometimes love to create a disastrous clusterfuck at the airport, so it may save you from being late for your plane!Upvote2Downvote
Ariel HermanSeptember 1, 2017Nice airport with especially great shopping options. The best shopping is on the lower level before security. Zara is there, of course, and also gourmet Turrons Vicens for your last-minute souvenir.Upvote1Downvote
If you have a long wait the paid lounge is worth it. You will end up spending more money on food and drinks anyways, so 20 Eur is a good deal for free snack and comfortable seating while waiting.Upvote1Downvote
MuratMay 16, 201920-25 min drive away from city (40-45 min in traffic). Very passenger friendly, well organized. Security line can be long, gies fast. Still give extra time during high season. Always busy at weekends.UpvoteDownvote
Look for electric sockets hidden in the lower area of the big glass-covered air con rectangular columns. Your Smartphone will thank you.
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Mark BJune 30, 2023Great large airport with plenty of shopping areas for Duty Free options. Gove yourself plenty of time to get through security. It goes fairly quickly but you don’t want to cut it close.Upvote1Downvote
Seng HoongJune 15, 2019IMPORTANT! They hav the dumbest airport design. Pls dnt go to the immigration counters if u want to shop, 80% shops are at Gate A B C. U will get stuck with Gate E D once you go through the counters
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Katerina👑🔨💍 IeromonachouSeptember 2, 2017Very well organized! Nice stores for all wallets and cool cafes and restaurants! Clean enough restrooms.Upvote2Downvote
Michael B.June 30, 2023A Big airport. Train €3 or a Taxi €35 to Barcelona (€4 or €70 to Sitges). Quick security. Nice staff. Lots of cafés and restaurants.
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Nice airport. I miss a little of food opinions. Nice hub to travel across Europe and great if you’re planning to visit Ibiza/Palma de Mallorca.UpvoteDownvote
Gus MoreiraNovember 4, 2014Very good airport in general. There only bad things I could notice is the 15min free Wi-Fi and the distance between T1 and T2. It takes you about 15 minUpvote1Downvote
Michael GroßeMarch 18, 2018They now have dedicated charging stations with common power outlets and USB ports. They are located around terminal B. Recharge your phone and download a few Netflix movies before a flight 😀
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Heading to downtown Barcelona? Bus A1 from Terminal 1 leaves every few minutes, costs €5.90 single, has free Wi-Fi and even USB chargers for your thirsty phone.
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looking for a data SIM card? when you arrive at T1, exit, you'll see Caffe Fiore. walk behind it, pass the info counter and on the right side you'll see an area called Lebara next to LaCaxia bank.
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Abbas AlbayatiSeptember 1, 2019A very big airport. You can use L9sud metro to reach city center. Quite large duty free but our flight was schedueled to a gate that goes only by a very small duty free!Upvote1Downvote
Dimitris VerverellisOctober 28, 2014One of the best airports I have ever been. Service is excellent. Great selection of stores in Duty Free. Taxi from or to the airport from city center 30€ -40€.Upvote1Downvote
Katarína DedinskáSeptember 16, 2016I love this airport. There is a garden with cafe what is perfect. Aerobus to pl cataluny for around 6€, cheaper is the train but you have to first go by free to another terminal.UpvoteDownvote
Eelco LempsinkMay 5, 2024There are outside terraces which are great a place to get some sunshine and fresh* air while waiting. (*Fresh except some airplane fumes and sigaret smoke)UpvoteDownvote
Great tip from @patjem: Go to the VIP area for only €25 and get free drinks and food, newspapers and relax chairs. Cheaper than buying breakfast or food in the restaurants!Upvote52Downvote- One of the largest and busiest airports in Spain. Well organized and clean.Upvote2Downvote
Işın ÜnlüDecember 31, 2015It was about 12am when we arrive at the airport and it was so quiet! Don't forget to be at the aerobus stop on the time. It works until 01.05am from airport and 12.30am from Plaça de Catalunya.UpvoteDownvote- Hector CamberoMarch 3, 2019When you're leaving Barcelona on an a flight out of Europe...remembe: do your shopping downstairs right after security first THEN back upstairs to Migration process...or you miss out on the shopping.UpvoteDownvote
Love that this airport actually has nice stores, in terminal 1 you can find Zara, Massimo Dutti, Lacoste... Amazing shop selection, for the first time i bought clothes in an airport.UpvoteDownvote
Saskia K.December 14, 2016Nice and new airport building with many spots to Shop (Zara, Mango, Desigual) an dine. One big Problem is the lack of an adequate possibility to charge your phone or laptop.UpvoteDownvote
Tara DograSeptember 26, 2017Be aware that the shops are before passport check in, so if you want to have a browse before departure, I would advise to get there early.Upvote2Downvote
Caline DabineOctober 21, 2016The Aerobus is faster than taking the Metro to city centre. It's hard to find: same floor as the metro entrance near the interurban buses. Just ask someone where to go of you can't find it.UpvoteDownvote
Cheryl LMay 25, 2015A great and spacious airport to do some duty free shopping. If you are booked on a connecting flight and planning on buying alcohol/liquids, be sure to notify the cashier to seal the bag.UpvoteDownvote
The outdoor area downstairs in the terminal is fantastic while waiting for a flight. Maybe a cafe con leche? With 286 days of sun you will enjoy it.Upvote3Downvote
Teodora Lilova-StoyanovaJune 4, 2016Great open space of various shops, which you can access both via arrivals and departures. Lots of cafes as well. One of my favorite airports.UpvoteDownvote
Cenk BayrakçıSeptember 27, 2014Beautiful and large place. But unfortunately everwhere is closed at nights. When we returned from Granada by Voelung we waited about 5 hours and any shop was open. Thanks God there were automates.Upvote1Downvote
Terminal 1 has really nice stores! If you feel like shopping, it's perfect. For a coffee or a snack, go to Costa Coffee.Upvote1Downvote
Clare TorralbaSeptember 15, 2014If your gate is at section D or E, don't immediately go through immigration if you're planning to shop at DFS. Once in you have no more access to numerous shopping possibilities
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Nice airport. Just be aware of the random control points setup by the local police in the access highway. It may add 20’ to your ride.Upvote1Downvote
Amol SarvaAugust 18, 2016Tax Free is different than Global Blue. Go near Checkin station 1 for Customs, get a stamp in the receipt + paperwork from the store, then visit the tax free station after security near gates U36.UpvoteDownvote
Mookz LermanNovember 26, 2024Lounges here are great and spacious. Load of restaurants and shops. Be prepared to walk to the gate a bit as it can be a long way.UpvoteDownvote
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Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport (BCN)
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08820 El Prat de Llobregat Catalunya
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"the duty free shops have some good local liquors and wines ... ask for vermut a local drink and jamon a pickled pork salami :-)"
dipika raikwar
"Great terminal. A few options of restaurant, good toilets and very organized."
Lana Mayra
"Easy to get through and very quite... It could do maybe with a few more food places 🥩🌯🥙🥘"
Gregorio Massara
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