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Airport Information

Airport name:
El Prat de Llobregat
Airport code:
BCN
Phone number:
+34(0)932 983 838
Fax number:
+34(0)932 983 737
Address:
Barcelona Airport 08820 El Prat de Llobregat Spain
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Distance from airport to Barcelona:
Barcelona city || 6.2 Miles / 10 km / 50 minutes by rental car from Downtown London
Car Rental office location:

Car rental counters at Barcelona Airport are conveniently located in both Terminals, Terminal 1 and 2. You will find the rental companies for car hire at Barcelona airport in both Terminal 1 and 2. To find car hire company in Terminal 2 go to building T2B.

Car hire companies operating in Barcelona Airport include:

  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • National Atesa
  • Europcar

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Barcelona, Spain travel guide

The Barcelona Airport,also known as the El Prat airport, airport code BCN, is the second largest in Spain. It is equipped with 256 flight information screens and 14 passenger information points. The airport also has six VIP lounges, a business centre, hair salon and spa, Wi-Fi zone, 81 shops and restaurants, to guarantee a pleasurable pass-through experience for travelers. Additionally the infrastructure is accessible for people with limited mobility.

Servicing mainly domestic, European and North African destinations it also has minor flights to Southeast Asia, Latin America and North America. It is a hub for Spanair and Vueling Airlines plus it is a focus city for Air Europa and Iberia Airlines.

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Local time in Barcelona, Spain:
GMT+1
Population of Barcelona, Spain:
1,673,075

Tourist attractions at Barcelona, Spain

La Sagrada Familia

Antonio Gaudi´s church has been under construction since 1882 and is still not finished. This giant Roman Catholic church has been a top tourist sight to see due to its idiosyncratic design and huge scale. A portion of its interior is scheduled to be opened to the public by September 2010. Opened from 9am to 6pm (Oct – March) and from 9am to 8 pm (April – Sept.) admission is 11 Euros.

Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona

Poble Espanyol

A replica of a quaint Spanish Village mirroring architecture from different parts of Spain, is it home to a number of specialty crafts shops. Opened Monday to Wednesday from 9 am to 8 pm, Friday – Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sundays from 9am to midnight a day ticket will cost you around 8 euros from adults.

Poble Espanyol, Barcelona

Picasso Museum

Featuring a chronological display of Picasso´s paintings depicting the artists development over time. Opened Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm, admission is 9 euros for main exhibition; extra during special events.

Picasso Museum, Barcelona

Recommended daytrips from Barcelona, Spain

Montserrat

The most wacky and striking natural landmark on the road from Barcelona, these naturally formed rock pillars, standing 4,000 feet high, are home to the monastery which houses a statue of the virgin of Montserrat, known as “La Morena” or Black Madonna.

Monsterrat, Barcelona

How to Get There: The drive takes about 90 minutes. Head out of Barcelona on the Avinguda Diagonal and take the B-23 motorway. Then take the A2 motorway and exit at Manresa where you will take the C-55 to Monistol de Montserrat. Form here you can take a cable car to the sanctuary as parking is limited.

Girona

A medieval city featuring sights such as the Cinema Museum, the Jewish quarter and Roman baths. An ideal place to wander around and admire the hillside landscape.

Girona Cathedral

How to Get There: Located about an hour and 20 minutes drive on the A7 motorway. From Barcelona head north and follow the motorway signage along the way.

Figueres

Dali´s home town and location of his museum, which houses one of the largest collections of his work. The building itself is an eccentric marvel not to be missed. Entrance price to the museum is 11 euros.

Salvador Dali Museum, Figueres

How to Get There: Locates 139 km from Barcelona, an hour and 30 minute drive on the A-7 motorway north of Barcelona will take you there.

Hotels at Barcelona, Spain

Hotel Pulitzer

Barcelona - C/ Bergara, 8 - 08002

Barcelona, Spain

Tel: (+34) 934 81 67 67

La Rambla Hotel

124, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Tel. 34 - 934 120 404 - Fax 34 - 933 187 323

Hotel Aranea

Consell de Cent, 44408013 · Barcelona, SpainTel : +34 93 247 74 74 - Fax : +34 93 247 74 70

Local conditions for Barcelona, Spain

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +0100
Thursday at 10:00 CET: sunny intervals. 3°C (37°F)

Temperature: 3°C (37°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 14mph, Relative Humidity: 51%, Pressure: 1015mb, rising, Visibility: Good

Weather forecast for Barcelona, Spain

  • Thursday

    Sunny, Max Temp: 9°C (48°F), Min Temp: 5°C (41°F)

    Max Temp: 9°C (48°F), Min Temp: 5°C (41°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 45%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 07:08CET, Sunset: 18:53CET

  • Friday

    Heavy rain, Max Temp: 8°C (46°F), Min Temp: 1°C (34°F)

    Max Temp: 8°C (46°F), Min Temp: 1°C (34°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1019mb, Humidity: 91%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 07:07CET, Sunset: 18:54CET

  • Saturday

    Sunny, Max Temp: 12°C (54°F), Min Temp: 3°C (37°F)

    Max Temp: 12°C (54°F), Min Temp: 3°C (37°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1023mb, Humidity: 61%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 07:05CET, Sunset: 18:55CET

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