Search Flights from Barcelona to Tenerife

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.

Tenerife Norte Airport is located 13 kilometers north of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain, one of the most important holiday destinations of the world. In order to get to the city center from the airport, passengers might use taxis and buses as well as rental cars.

Taxi

The luxurious and comfortable white vehicles belonging to Radio Taxi Laguna, the only taxi company with the right to carry passengers at the airport, can be easily reached from the stops on the ground floor. The company that can provide minibus-style vehicles that can accommodate up to eight passengers on demand apply an increased rate between 10 pm and 6 am and on holidays.

Bus

In order to take the buses at the Tenerife Norte Airport, which are the only option of public transportations, you need to reach the stops on the ground floor of the terminal building. The departure times of bus number 102, 104, 107 and 108 differ, but generally they operate between 7 am and midnight. You need to buy a ticket from the terminal building to get on the buses which depart every 15 to 20 minutes.

Car Rental

Those who want to travel in a cozy vehicle in the hustle and bustle of the city can rent private cars from 7 am to 11 pm from Auto Reisen, Cicar, Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Goldcar Rental companies located next to each other on the ground floor of the terminal building.