Which airport is closest to Barcelona city centre?

It can frequently be bewildering when booking flights to the city of Barcelona.

Barcelona International Airport is actually the only airport in Barcelona. But there are two other airports close by: Reus and Girona.  Both provide travellers access to this city via transport services.

Barcelona International Airport

Also known as El Prat de Llobregat Aeropuerto, or Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport, is the closest airport to the centre of Barcelona. It is situated 13 km southwest of Barcelona city center. From this airport, you can take a taxi to Barcelona city centre, which would cost you around €25. The travel time is about 20 minutes.

You can also travel by Aerobus express bus that takes approximately 25 minutes. Or you can catch the RENFE train that takes the same amount of time. A single ticket for the RENFE ticket is €4.20, and for Aerobus express bus is €5.90.

Reus International Airport

Reus International Airport is situated in the town of Constanti, about 68 miles (110 km) south of the city centre of Barcelona. There are two feasible methods of transportation from this airport to Barcelona city center. You can choose to take a regular bus or a Barcelona airport taxi. The bus service is a little cheaper (€15.50), and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The taxi option is provided at fixed rates, normally €170 to €200. The taxi option will take you the same amount of time as with a bus under normal traffic conditions.

Girona International Airport

This airport is 56 miles (90.9 km) northeast of the city centre of Barcelona. It takes travellers about one hour 3 minutes to travel by taxi. Taxi fare is about €130.
You can also catch the Barcelona bus that will take you around one hour 10 minutes; a single ticket is between €16 to €33.

Conclusion

Most of the budget airlines fly to Girona and Reus airports, meaning that you can get cheap airfare. However, remember the additional cost and time for a transfer to the city center of Barcelona. Flying direct to El Prat de Llobregat Aeropuerto is the most comfortable, fast, and best way.

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