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Popular Airport

El Prat Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

2359 Km

Transportation to Airport from Alesund City Center

Alesund Vigra Airport

Departing from Alesund city center, you can reach Alesund Vigra Airport in 15-20 minutes. Alternatives such as car rental, bus and taxi are waiting for you to travel to the airport in the city center. If you prefer to travel with your private car in the direction of the airport, you can still be at the airport too soon. Buses are one of the most economical alternatives to reach the airport which is not far from the center of Alesund. On the other hand, buses serve at certain times and to certain places. Taxis and private vehicles can be considered as more free means of transportation compared to buses.

Airport Bus

You can be in Alesund Airport in 20-25 minutes by airport buses from Alesund city center. Airport buses stand out as affordable means of transport. The biggest disadvantage of buses compared to other means is that they only take passengers from certain points. You can arrive at bus stops by taxi or by alternative means.

Taxi

You can arrive at Alesund Airport in no longer than 15 minutes by taxi from Alesund city center. The taxi ride is generally reasonably priced due to the short distance that is in between. However, if you still find the taxi fare high, you can talk with the driver beforehand and offer to negotiate at a more convenient price. Those traveling outside the city center of Alesund can come to the center of the city first and then transfer to the buses and travel to the airport at more convenient fares.

Private Vehicle

If you travel with your private car, you can travel to Alesund Airport from the city center in about 15-20 minutes. Parking spaces are available at the airport for those arriving by their private vehicles. As you travel towards the airport, you can follow the direction signs and arrive in front of the terminal without any difficulty.

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car to get to Alesund Airport, you can easily rent a car by choosing from different car rental company alternatives such as AVIS, Europcar, Sixt and Budget. Be sure to keep your travel documents with you when you come to the rental office to rent a car. You can deliver the car that you rent from the city center at Alesund Airport if you negotiate in advance.

Airport Information

At Alesund Airport, bringing together Alesund and different centers both within and outside the country, you can find cozy lounge rooms, restaurants, cafes, shops and ATMs for your banking transactions. You can eat something in restaurants like UPPER CRUST and O'LEARYS, or you can enjoy cold and hot drinks. NEWS BAR is the alternative where you can try delicious drinks while spending time at the airport or while waiting for your plane. If you want to buy souvenirs, glasses or some snacks, you can find stores such as Travel Value and POINT KIOSK at Alesund Airport. Each of these places where you can shop or eat at the airport is serving at different working hours. It is possible to find perfumes, chocolates, alcoholic beverages and many other things at the large duty free store in Alesund Airport. If you need any support at the airport, you can get help from the information desk.

Transportation to Barcelona City Center from Airport

El Prat Airport

Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport.

Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.

Rail

There is a rail system that connects the airport to Barcelona and other locations in the country. The R2 line provides transportation to various central locations in the city like Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta beach, Barrio Gotico and El Raval. To get to the Old City and surrounding areas you have to go to the Barcelona Sants Station, located 40 min from the airport.

From here, once you transfer to the L3 metro line you will reach the Catalunya station in 7 stops. This station intersects with other metro lines that spread across the city. It is also the closest station to Ciutat Vella.

Airport Buses

Another way to get to the city center from the airport, which is located 10 km away, is by bus. These buses are operated by the Barcelona Metropolitan Administration. Using the Aerobus express line you can get directly to Espanya Square and Catalunya Square located in the city center. Line A1 departs from Terminal 1 and line A2 departs from Terminal 2. In addition, bus line 46 provides transportation to the city center. However, this bus makes frequent stops and has a limited amount of space for luggage. Therefore it is not among the most popular choices. Bus lines N16 and N17 provide transportation from the airport to the city center after midnight. The bus ride takes anywhere between 40 minutes and 1 hour.

Taxi

There are taxi stands at each terminal exit that provide comfortable albeit expensive transportation to every part of the city. Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around 60 euros. Taxis can accommodate a maximum of 3 people. Using a 4-8 person vehicle to get to the city center can cost around 79 euros.  

Rental Cars

Offices of world-renowned car rental agencies are located in the airport. You can rent a car for as low as 15 euros a day. Booking in advance online can ensure even lower prices.

To get from the airport to the city center continue north in the direction of Castelldefels to De la granvia L'Hospitalet Avenue. This avenue will continue to Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes Avenue, which takes you to the city center. From here you can take Passeig De Gracia, which is one of the major avenues in the city, to Catalunya Square and the Old City.

Airport Information

Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.

Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and contains an area for exhibitions and performances.

Weather in Barcelona

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 11ºC - Max 15ºC
ThursdayMin 11ºC - Max 14ºC
FridayMin 10ºC - Max 15ºC
SaturdayMin 9ºC - Max 14ºC
SundayMin 6ºC - Max 14ºC

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