# BCN — Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport > Machine-readable reference for BCN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BCN.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T21:46:12.557+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport - IATA: BCN - ICAO: LEBL - City: Barcelona - Country: ES (ES) - Timezone: Europe/Madrid - Distance from city: 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of Barcelona - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 49.9M - Worldwide rank: #33 - Hub for: Vueling, Iberia, Level - Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/josep-tarradellas-barcelona-el-prat.html ## Overview Welcome Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is a rare gem among major European hubs, offering travelers the chance to step off a low-cost carrier and delve into authentic Catalan cuisine before catching a quick ride to the city's Gothic Quarter. A scant 12 km southwest of Barcelona, this airport seamlessly integrates modern amenities in T1 with the hustle of budget-friendly T2, the latter infamous for its crowds and slower processing times. At a glance Ranked as Spain's second busiest airport with nearly 50 million passengers annually, Barcelona–El Prat covers two main terminals, T1 and T2. It operates as a hub for Vueling, Iberia, and Level, offering a diverse array of routes across Europe and beyond. Travelers frequenting T1 will find a more streamlined experience, whereas T2 serves as a gateway for budget flyers via airlines like Ryanair and easyJet. The airport's location offers easy access to the city via multiple transport options, all catering to varied preferences and budgets. Terminals & layout Terminal 1 is the newer and more comprehensive terminal, handling most full-service carriers like Aegean Airlines and Air Algerie. T1 boasts a wide range of dining and shopping options,… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Algerie, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Iberia, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vueling URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/terminals/t1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2.com, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/terminals/t2 ## Dining (20) - **Breadway** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/breadway-t1 - **Burger King** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/burger-king-t2 - **Caffè di Fiore** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/caffe-di-fiore-t1 - **Caffriccio** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/caffriccio-t2 - **Cañas y Tapas** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/canas-y-tapas-t2 - **Carlsberg Bar** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/carlsberg-bar-t1 - **Dehesa Santa María** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/dehesa-santa-maria-t1 - **Enrique Tomás** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/enrique-tomas-t1 - **La Pausa** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/la-pausa-t1 - **La Tramoia** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/la-tramoia-t1 - **Lizarran** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/lizarran-t1 - **McDonald's** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/mcdonald-s-t1 - **McDonald's** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/mcdonald-s-t2 - **Medas Beer** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/medas-beer-t1 - **Mediterranean Terrace** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/mediterranean-terrace-t1 - **Mussol** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/mussol-t1 - **Pans & Company** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/pans-company-t1 - **Porta Gaig** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/porta-gaig-t1 - **Starbucks** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/starbucks-t1 - **Subway** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/restaurants/subway-t2 ## Lounges (8) - **Air Rooms Lounge** — T1 · access: T1, pay-in URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/lounges/air-rooms-lounge-t1 - **BCN VIP Fast Lane Lounge** — T1 · access: T1, fast track access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/lounges/bcn-vip-fast-lane-lounge-t1 - **CIP Lounge** — T2 · access: T2, airline invitation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/lounges/cip-lounge-t2 - **Premium VIP Lounge** — T1 · access: T1 landside, Priority Pass + pay-in URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/lounges/premium-vip-lounge-t1 - **Sala VIP Canudas** — T2 · access: T2, Priority Pass + pay-in · day pass: €33.90 · 06:00-22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/lounges/sala-vip-canudas-t2 - **Sala VIP Joan Miró** — T1 · access: T1 Non-Schengen, Priority Pass + pay-in · day pass: €44.00 · 05:00-23:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/lounges/sala-vip-joan-miro-t1 - **Sala VIP Pau Casals** — T1 · access: T1 Schengen, Priority Pass + pay-in · day pass: €33.90 · 05:00-23:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/lounges/sala-vip-pau-casals-t1 - **Sleep&Fly Business Center Lounge** — T1 · access: T1, pay-in URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/lounges/sleep-fly-business-center-lounge-t1 ## Shops (17) - **Adolfo Domínguez** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/adolfo-dominguez-t1 - **Desigual** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/desigual-t1 - **Divers** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/divers-t1 - **Duty Free World Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/duty-free-world-duty-free-t1 - **Duty Free World Duty Free** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/duty-free-world-duty-free-t2 - **Farmacia** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/farmacia-t1 - **FC Barcelona Official Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/fc-barcelona-official-store-t1 - **Hudson News** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/hudson-news-t2 - **La Botiga del Barça** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/la-botiga-del-barca-t2 - **La Casa de las Carcasas** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/la-casa-de-las-carcasas-t1 - **Mango** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/mango-t1 - **Parfois** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/parfois-t1 - **Relay Express** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/relay-express-t1 - **Relay** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/relay-t1 - **Relay** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/relay-t2 - **Sunglass Hut** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/sunglass-hut-t1 - **Swarovski** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/shops/swarovski-t1 ## Parking (8) - **Parking Express T1** — Short-stay drop-off URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/parking/parking-express-t1 - **Parking Express T2** — Short-stay drop-off URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/parking/parking-express-t2 - **Parking General T1** — Official parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/parking/parking-general-t1 - **Parking General T2** — Official parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/parking/parking-general-t2 - **Parking Larga Estancia** — Long-stay parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/parking/parking-larga-estancia - **Parking Preferente T1** — Premium covered parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/parking/parking-preferente-t1 - **Parking VIP T1** — VIP valet parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/parking/parking-vip-t1 - **Parking VIP T2** — VIP valet parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/parking/parking-vip-t2 ## Ground transport (14) - **Aerobus A1** — Express bus to Plaça Catalunya URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/aerobus-a1 - **Aerobus A2** — Express bus to Plaça Catalunya URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/aerobus-a2 - **ALSA Coach** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/alsa-coach - **Bus 46** — City bus to Plaça Espanya URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/bus-46 - **Cabify** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/cabify - **FlixBus** — Intercity coach from airport a URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/flixbus - **Metro L9 Sud** — Metro line to Zona Universitàr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/metro-l9-sud - **MonBus** — Coach to South Coast destinati URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/monbus - **NitBus N16** — Night bus to Barcelona city URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/nitbus-n16 - **NitBus N17** — Night bus to Barcelona city URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/nitbus-n17 - **NitBus N18** — Night bus serving both termina URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/nitbus-n18 - **Rodalies R2 Nord** — Commuter rail line to Barcelon URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/rodalies-r2-nord - **Taxi Barcelona** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/taxi-barcelona - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Use the free green shuttle to transit between T1 and T2. It's faster than taking the metro and saves on time. - _Local_: Eat in T1 where the meal options are notably better. Spots like Porta Gaig are worth the stop before heading to your budget flight. - _Time_: For quicker city access at rush hour, grab the Rodalies R2 Nord from T2 for fewer crowds and faster service. - _Avoid_: Brace for passport control delays in T2—add 15–20 minutes extra to your schedule during busy periods. - _Money_: Save on luggage fees using the left-luggage lockers in T2B, paying only by locker size over dragging bags into the city unnecessarily. - _Quiet_: Need a nap before an early flight? Check into T1's Sleep&Fly Air Rooms, where day-use rates are practical for a pre-departure rest. - _Quiet_: Escape the noise at T1's terraces beyond security. Enjoy a drink in the open-air while avoiding gate-area congestion. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BCN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bcn/departures — HTML page with live departures