Popular Airport | Mostar Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1301 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.
Mostar Airport is located 8 kilometers from the city center of Mostar, an important city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There are a few alternatives you can use to get from the airport to the city center. You can also use the same means of transportation to get to the airport from the city center.
Mostar Airport also hosts food courts and several stores, which will enable you to spend time before and after your flight and meet the basic needs of many passengers that use the airport. You have different options to go to the city center from the Mostar Airport, which is only a short distance of 8 kilometers to the center of Mostar. Taxis, city buses and rental cars are among these options.
Taking a taxi is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to go to the city center. You can easily go to the city center with Moj Taxi, Mostar Airport's official taxi operator. It is possible to go to the city center by arranging a taxi from the taxi operator's desk in front of the terminal building or by phone.
Another option to go to the city center from Mostar Airport is the city bus. You can go to the city center in about 25 minutes by bus which is a more economical option than the taxi. You can find the city buses, which are at your service every day of the week, in front of the airport terminal building.
Another option you might prefer is car rental. With the car rental offices at Mostar Airport's passenger terminal, you can the rent the car you prefer and reach the city center in a short time. You have the possibility to rent a car with or without a driver. Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Artic and Partner.