Popular Airport | Bora Bora Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 20 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 16289 Km |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bora Bora, a volcanic island in the South Pacific, is located in French Polynesia and is part of the Tahitian island community. Known as the Pacific Queen, this island of just 30 square kilometers is regarded as one of the most popular vacation spots for a long time, with spectacular beauty of its coasts, crystal clear waters, fine white sand beaches and lagoons. Bora Bora boasts the most beautiful tones of the blue and has quite luxurious accommodation centers and is competing to pamper guests. Bora Bora is famous for its bungalows built on piles that have been buried in the lagoon.
The other famous being of the island is black pearls. You can eat fish and coconut in Bora Bora where there is no farming and animal husbandry due to lack of land and distance to the mainland. The most popular activity is the underwater sports. Many options, from a simple snorkel to a scuba dive, are waiting for guests on the island. You can also take part in private tours to see the sharks that are acknowledged as the locals of the island. It is possible to enjoy music and dance at the festival held in July and August.
Bora Bora Island does not have any public transport services offered by the local government. Transportation is mostly done with rental vehicles and bicycles. The most popular option in renting a car is the Jeep. With the car you rent, you can take a full island tour with a view over the road that runs around the island along the coast. Of course walking is also an option to visit Bora Bora, which has a very small surface area. Moreover, it is the most attractive alternative for those who are curious about photography, as the island offers quite impressive visuals. But you should remember to consider the temperature.
There are also small 2-seat vehicles called buggy in the island. With these extremely practical means you can make fun little trips. Exploring and travelling around Bora Bora is not just an activity that can be done from the land.
There are also lagoons that are a wonderful natural beauty waiting to be explored at the island. You can rent a motorboat for this. Motu-Mute Airport is located on one of the small islets around Bora Bora. This airport serves only the surrounding islands with small planes. Raiatea Airport located on the surrounding islands is 42 kilometers from Bora Bora and Maupiti Airport is 53 kilometers, and Huahine Airport is 82 kilometers away from Bora Bora, and each other provide transfer to Motu-Mute Airport.
The Faaa International Airport in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, is an airport that must be used to transfer to Bora Bora. The journey lasts less than 1 hour. Bora Bora (Motu-Mute) Airport is located on a small island named Motu Mute of Bora Bora. After arriving at Bora Bora Airport in Motu Mute by transferring from Faaa International Airport in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, transport facilities to reach Bora Bora Island is provided with boats. This boat trip takes about 20 minutes.
When you come to the island, there is no means of public transportation that can take you where you want to go. You can hire a buggy or rent a car. Hotel services are the most preferred method. Another alternative is to take a taxi.
After you arrive at Bora Bora by boat from the airport, you can go with the car you rented to your hotel. It is a great convenience to make your car rental process in advance. In general, jeeps are preferred in the island.
When you get off the boat, you can rent the small two-seat vehicles called buggy to reach your hotel.
It is easy to find a taxi in the small harbor where the boats dock. You can get to the hotel quickly by taxi at a reasonable fare.
In Bora Bora, the hotel offers many different services to please their guests. Airport shuttles are one of them. You can request a car to pick you up at the port by prior arrangement with your hotel.