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El Prat Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Location: The airport is located seven miles (12km) southwest of central Barcelona.Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).Contacts: Tel: +34 (0)902 404 704. Transfer between terminals: A pedestrian avenue with moving walkways links the three terminals. Getting to the city: The Aerobus service goes to and from Placa de Catalunya every 15 minutes, dropping off at locations along the way. It is a good option for those with little luggage. Trains run from the airport to various stations in the city centre every 30 minutes, costing around €2.40; the airport station is located near Terminal A and is connected to the terminal by a moving walkway. There are taxi ranks outside the airport terminals; taxis are metered. The journey time by road or rail is between 20 and 30 minutes. Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National. Airport Taxis: There are taxi stands at every terminal at El Prat Barcelona Airport and the cost for a taxi to Plaça d'España in Barcelona is approximately €15 while a taxi to Sagrada Familia will cost €21 and take approximately half an hour. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis. Prices are steeper at night and on the weekends. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis.Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange facilities, banks, shops (including duty free), a children's play area, wireless Internet access, VIP lounges, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.Parking: Both terminals at El Prat Airport have their own dedicated parking garages (T1 and T2). There is also a long-stay parking lot, located a mile (1.6km) from the airport, and connected to the terminals by a free shuttle-bus. Parking rates in T1 and T2 are calculated quite strangely - at €0.023375 per minute. This works out to be about 70 cents for 30 minutes, and €1.40 for an hour. Daily rates are €18.30. The long-stay parking lot charges €13.20 per day. Departure tax: None.Website: www.barcelona-airport.comSee full guide to El Prat Barcelona Airport- Weather in Salou in May or June, and other questions...
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