Popular Airport | Alghero Riviera Del Corallo Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 524 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Barcelona City Center
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 that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.
Rail
You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.
Airport Buses
Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.
These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.
Taxi
Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.
However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.
Personal Car
Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.
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 has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.
Transportation to Alghero City Center from Airport
Alghero Riviera Del Corallo Airport
Travelling to the city center from Alghero Fertilia Airport, which is approximately 10 kilometers away, is very easy and economic by transportation vehicles like bus and taxi. The buses, which are also very budget-friendly, carry passengers to the city center from the airport from the early hours of the morning. In addition, rental cars and taxis are among the other options that can be used to reach the city center from Alghero Airport.
Bus
You can come to the stops located on the right side after going out of the terminal of Alghero Fertilia Airport and get on a bus going to the city center. The buses carrying passengers to the center of Alghero operate from 05:00 am to 11:00 pm. It is possible to reach the train station in the city center in about 25 minutes by bus and the last stop in the center in about 30 minutes. The ticket prices are around 1-2 Euro. If you buy your ticket before leaving the airport terminal, you can have the chance to travel for a more affordable cost. If you buy your ticket from the driver, you can pay a little more for the ticket.
If you want to travel in the direction of Sassari from Alghero Fertilia Airport, you can use the buses departing during the day. After a travel lasting only 30 minutes, you can come to the city center and reach the hotels that are within walking distance. Sassari buses costs around 3 Euro per passenger. If you are planning to travel to Sassari and nearby places, you can learn the departure times of the Sassari buses and other necessary information from the internet before landing at the airport.
Taxi
You can reach the city center from Alghero Airport, which is only 15 minutes away, in a short time by using a taxi. Taxi can be preferred as a more comfortable and faster transportation alternative compared to the means of public transportation like bus. If you wish, you can make a reservation before landing at Alghero Airport by using the online reservation systems. Three passengers can travel to the city center by using a taxi. There are many taxis waiting in front of the airport for their passengers. If you have much luggage, this transportation option is the ideal choice for you and you can reach your destination in a short time in a comfortable way.
Car Rental
There are a few different car rental companies offering service for the passengers in the arrivals terminal of Alghero Fertilia Airport. You can take the road to the city center from the airport by renting a car from one of these companies. Ruvioli, Sardinya, Maggiore, Sicily by Car, Green Motion and Sixt are among the companies offering car rental services at Alghero Airport. If you wish, you can rent your car before your travel and take the road to the city center without losing time.
