Popular Airport | El Prat Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 986 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Luxembourg City Center
Luxembourg Findel Airport
Thanks to private parking areas, you can easily get to Findel Airport with your private car. If you want to use public transportation, you can only use the bus option.
It is possible to reach the airport by taxi or renting a car when there are no bus services. Due to the low population in Luxembourg, there is not much traffic in the city and transportation is extremely easy.
Taxi
Luxembourg is a well-ordered city, but you do not have the chance to find a taxi on every street or in every region. You may need to make a reservation in advance in order to use the taxis that you can find on Hamilius Square in the city center. Because the taxis in the city center apply the fixed price tariff, you can travel comfortably.
Bus
Bus routes 9 and 16 take you to the airport in about half an hour. In this well-planned city, the buses that stand out as an economical option in urban transportation. We recommend you to keep in mind that there are bus services every 15 minutes. In addition, service hours vary on weekdays and weekends.
Car Rental
Car rental option can be costly and tiring when it is taken into consideration that the bus services are very frequent and taxis take passengers to the airport for an affordable fare. However, if you want, you can rent a car in Luxembourg by getting in contact with car rental companies like Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, Avis and Sixt.
Airport Information
International Luxembourg Findel Airport, the only airport of Luxembourg, is just 6 kilometers of the city center. Luxembourg Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in Europe and in the world, has two terminal buildings used for domestic and international flights.
At the terminal buildings, there are many services such as information desk, book store, foreign exchange office, bank ATMs, lost property office, health center, business and meeting halls, VIP reception area, panoramic restaurants and bars.
While wireless internet is available for free at the terminals, there are services you can benefit from such as the self-service 3 Seconds restaurant having a panoramic view, a bar in the check-in lounge and Starbucks.
In addition to these, you can also do shopping in Boutiques Aelia Duty Free, where clothes and accessories are exhibited.
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.