Search Flights from Barcelona to Szczecin

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.

You can fly to Szczecin-Goleniów Airport to travel to the city of Szczecin and other areas nearby. The journey from Szczecin Airport to the city center usually takes about 40 minutes with alternatives such as train, rental car, taxi or private car. You can easily prefer trains to get to the city from the airport during daytime. Taxis or rental cars may be more convenient in the late hours. The fact that Szczecin-Goleniów Airport is about one hour away from the center makes taking a taxi a more costly alternative, but if you are traveling with 3 or 4 passengers, you can consider sharing taxi to get to the center from Szczecin Airport.

Train

Since 2013, it is possible to get to the center from Szczecin Airport by train. The train station is located right next to the airport terminal and it takes about 40 minutes to travel from the airport to Szczecin city center by train. By train you can also travel to and from many places such as Goleniów, Świnoujście, Kamień Pomorski, Choszczno, Pomorskie, Runowo Pomorskie and Stargard Szczeciński. Trains can also be preferred by those who want to come to Szczecin from the airport with an affordable vehicle. The train fares are much lower compared to the taxis waiting in front of Szczecin Airport. Once you reach the city center by train, you can travel to the point you want to reach with a different vehicle such as taxi or hotel shuttle.

Taxi 

If you want to get to Szczecin city center by taxi from the airport, you can call +48 91 481 7690 and ask about information on the taxis waiting in front of the terminal. Fares should be paid in Polish Zloty, the local currency of the country. The average cost of the trip by taxi to Szczecin city center is between 130-170 zloty. The distance to the airport of the city center is approximately 35-50 kilometers. If you need to go to Koszalin, which is 120 kilometers away, you can use the taxi by paying around 380 zloty. If you are going to Kołobrzeg, you need to pay 300 zlotys at the end of 95 kilometers of journey. The fare you need to pay to go to Świnoujście, 80 kilometers from the airport, is about 230 Polish zloty. For Międzyzdroje, 65 kilometers from the airport, the average fare is set at 200 zloty. These fares may vary during certain periods. For information on the most up-to-date taxi fares, please contact the drivers of the taxis waiting at the airport terminal. Those going to Stargard Szczeciński, 43 kilometers away, should pay an average of 140 zloty. The distance to Police is 65 kilometers and the average fare in this route is 200 zloty. For Goleniów, it may be enough to pay an average of 30-40 zlotys at the end of a journey of only 7 kilometers.

Bus

You can travel to and from Warsaw and to many points of Europe, by transferring, with buses departing from the airport at certain times of the day. Buses usually start operating around 7 am and continue until the evening. If you are considering using buses that depart from the airport usually 15 minutes after flights landing, you can call +48 504 188 737 for more detailed information.

Minibus 

You can also use the minibuses to get from the airport to the center and to other nearby areas. Minibuses are departing from right in front of the airport and bring their passengers to the bus stop PKS in Szczecin. If you are traveling with a minibus in the direction of Goleniów, you can get off in front of the train station. If you would like to inquire about minibuses and use one of these affordable vehicles, you can get information from the airport information desk or call +48 91 392 69 25 before leaving the terminal to learn about many things such as departure points and fares.

Private Vehicle

If you have your own vehicle, you would have the chance to travel both to Szczecin city center and to many other places from the airport quickly and without difficulty. Those who want to get to the city center of Szczecin from the airport by a private car should make a journey that takes about 40 minutes from the terminal. This journey lasts 45 minutes if you are going to Stargard Szczeciński. You can reach Gorzów Wielkopolski after an 80-minute drive. Places like Kołobrzeg, Drawsko Pomorskie and Koszalin can also be reached in an average of 80 minutes. Going to Szczecinek and Wałcz take about two hours by private car. You can reach Międzyzdroje in approximately 40 minutes.

Car Rental

Those who want to rent a car from Szczecin Airport can choose between different car rental companies including AVIS, Hertz, CarFillar or Europcar. There are also Auto Polo and Panek companies in the airport where you can rent cars at affordable prices. Those who rent a car can reach the city center in around 40 minutes. In order to rent your car from AVIS you should contact +48 91 488 93 50 in advance to find out which vehicles are available at Szczecin Airport. You can call +48 669 999 666 for CarFillar, +48 91 434 62 51 for Europcar, Panek +48 665 800 000 for Auto Polo, +48 505 39 34 39 for Auto Polo and +48 91 488 93 50 for Hertz. If you wish you can access all these companies’ websites and e-mail them to reserve a car, so that you can have your vehicle ready when you arrive at Szczecin Airport. Driving and navigating along the road that takes about 45 minutes to the city center can be a little challenging. That's why it's a good idea to take the road with an electronic navigation device or a map, especially on your first trip to the region. You can either deliver your rental car to the offices of the rental companies located in the center or in Szczecin Airport on your way back.