Barcelona Airport

MCT: Airport connection times for Barcelona

The Minimum Connection Time (MCT) required in a specific airport is essential to know if the route has a connecting flight. It's advisable to look this up before booking a ticket. The MCT is also a determining factor when a passenger needs to claim compensation for a missed connection. Below you can see the MCT in Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport for connecting flights.

• Between domestic flights: 20 min.
• Between domestic and international flights: 60 min.
• Between international flights: 60 min.

Barcelona Airport terminals

Terminals are the sectors or separate buildings in airports through which air passengers can travel between transport on the ground and the places for boarding or disembarking from the aircraft. It is essential to know which terminal you are leaving from or travelling through, because terminals in larger airports can be far from each other and passengers can need additional time to get to the right one. There are 2 Terminals in Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport.

Terminal 1 – KLM, British Airlines, Aeroflot, Lufthansa and others

Terminal 2 – Ryanair, Wizz Air, Jet2.com, Easyjet and others

How to get from Barcelona Airport to city centre

It may be challenging to find the most convenient way to get to the city centre when visiting a destination for the very first time. It is not always possible to travel by public transportation immediately at the airport and taxis can be costly. Our recommendation is to check all transport alternatives prior to the flight to make sure you choose the best option for your trip. Up-to-date information and connections of public transport can be found here.

Barcelona Airport train

• R2 North Line
  Direction: Macanet-Massanes
  Travel time (approx.): 20 min. to Sants Station
  Operating hours: more information here

Barcelona Airport bus

• Line 46
  Direction: Pl. Espanya
  Travel time (approx.): 30 min. to the final destination
  Operating hours: 04:28 AM - 11:50 PM, daily
• Aerobus
  Direction: Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia Square)
  Travel time (approx.): 35 min.

Barcelona Airport tram

• Metro Line 9
  Direction: Zona Universitària
  Travel time (approx.): 30 min. to the final destination
  Ticket price: adult single ticket starts from 4.5 EUR

Barcelona Airport taxi

• Pick up point: outside Arrivals area (Terminal 1) and outside Arrivals / Departures areas (Terminal 2)
  Travel time (approx.): 20 min. to the city centre
  Approximate price: 25 EUR

Where to have a rest in Barcelona Airport

On occasion you may experience a long wait between flights, for instance an overnight layover or a delayed flight until the next day. When this happens, it is essential for passengers to note where they can rest and pass their time between flights.

Barcelona Airport lounges

Airport lounges give travellers the benefit of waiting for their flight in a comfortable environment and provide services, for example food and beverages, WIFI, areas to unwind in and showers.

• Pau Casals Lounge
  Location: Terminal 1
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 10:30 PM, daily
  Price: 29.60 EUR
• VIP Colomer Lounge
  Location: Terminal 1
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: from 05:45 AM until the last flight scheduled, Sat-Sun: from 07:00 AM until the last flight scheduled
  Price: 29.60 EUR
• VIP Miro Lounge
  Location: Terminal 1
  Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 11:00, daily
  Price: 30.60 EUR
• CIP Canudas Lounge
  Location: Terminal 2
  Opening hours: 06:30 AM - 10:00, daily
  Price: 29.60 EUR