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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 7^th 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.  

Rail

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.

Airport Buses

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.

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.

Personal Car

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.

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 has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

It is easy to get to Milwaukee city center from General Mitchell International Airport. It is also possible to take the advantage of the airport as a transfer point. You can reach the city center in a short time by taxi and shared cars.

It is also possible to go to the city center by airport shuttle services provided by shuttle companies working with door-to-door system. There is a bus option for those who want to use public transport. If you want a more comfortable vehicle, you can rent a car at the airport.

Taxi

You can find the taxi rank behind the car rental area. You only need to use the exit of the third luggage delivery area and follow the signs. You can reach the city center in about 15 minutes by taxi.

Shared Car

After passing through the luggage delivery area, you can follow the “Exit to Ticketing” sign to reach Uber&Lift company’s booking and service point. Through this company, a few passengers can easily go to the city center by sharing the cost of a single car and you can reduce your transportation costs without sacrificing your comfort.

Rent a car

You can rent a car suitable for your budget by agreeing with one of the 8 different car rental companies serving at the airport. In order to reach the city center, you should drive on I-94 E or WI-794 S highway. It is possible to reach the city center in less than 15 minutes through both highways under normal traffic conditions.

Shuttle Bus

With Go Riteway’s shuttle bus services, you can reach Milwaukee city center as well as you can go to many hotels and destinations in the state of Illinois including Chicago. The company’s shuttle buses work on door-to-door system.

Bus

You can easily reach the bus stops using the exit 1 in the luggage delivery area. You can go to the city center in half an hour by bus number 80. The one-way ticket price is 2.25$.

Amtrak

At General Mitchell International Airport, you can take the advantage of Amtrak Train, which travels almost all parts of the United States. So, you can transfer to more than 500 different destinations including Milwaukee city center. The train station is reachable within a few minutes by free shuttle services from the airport. Shuttle services take their passengers at the 4th gate of the luggage delivery area.