Popular Airport | Khabarovsk Novy Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 9007 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.
Khabarovsk Novy Airport is an old airport which is located near the Russian city of Khabarovsk. After landing at the airport, which usually welcomes domestic flights in Russia, you can reach the center of Khabarovsk by using trolleybuses, which are a combination of buses and trams, taxis or buses.
Passengers, who want to get to the city center quickly from Khabarovsk Novy Airport, can take a taxi just outside the airport without losing much time. On the other hand, those who prefer a more budget-friendly alternative to the city center, can travel to the center of Khabarovsk by using buses or trolleybuses which are among the old means of transportation.
Another option is to use a private airport shuttle operating between Khabarovsk Novy Airport and the city center. However, these vehicles operate with reservation system, and you need to make your travel plan in advance in order to come to the center with these shuttles.
Buses, which depart from Khabarovsk Novy Airport, go to two different locations in the city center. Bus route 18, which departs in front of the terminal, connects the airport to the southern part of the city. Bus route 35 arrives at the train station located in the center of Khabarovsk.
From the early hours of the morning, you can quickly reach many places such as Lenin Street and River Station located in the center of the city by using the taxis waiting for their customers at Khabarovks Novi Airport. Undoubtedly, the biggest advantage of using taxis is that they offer fast transportation to the center without losing time.
From Khabarovks Novi Airport, you can reach the city center by using a trolleybus, which is a combination of bus and tram. The line 1 of the trolleybuses, which pass through the airport, goes to Komsomolskaya Street, line 2 goes to the city's train station, and line 4 goes to the shipyard.
You can use the private shuttles of the region while traveling from Khabarovks Novi Airport to the city center almost at any time of the day. On the other hand, private shuttles offer service to only the passengers who make a reservation. Moreover, you can travel to the center at much more affordable prices by sharing your shuttle with other passengers, or you can use it alone by paying a little extra money. Some of the private shuttles may belong to only hotels, and you can get to the center of Khabarovsk at even more affordable prices than usual by using the shuttles offered by hotels.