| Popular Airport | Altamira Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 9 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4592 Miles |
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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 7th 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Altamira Airport, which is located near Altamira in Brazil, is a few kilometers away from the city center. Since the distance is very close, you can get on a taxi for travelling to the city center from the airport which offers easy transportation to the center. In addition, private shuttles are also among the preferred alternatives. If you want a comfortable travel to the city center, you can rent a car. Another airport that you can use for reaching the region is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport which is located 16 kilometers of Altamira city center. From this airport, you can also use rental cars, private shuttles and taxis for travelling to Altamira city center.
Taxis are among the most preferred options by the passengers landing at Altamira Airport. It is possible to find a taxi in front of the terminal and travel to the city center in a comfortable and fast way. You can reach Altamira city center in a short time when you get on a taxi from the airport. You need to pay the taxi fare as Brazilian Real which is the currency of the country. However, if you don’t have this currency when you get on the taxi, you can ask the driver whether you can make the payment with a different currency. The cost of travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi is not generally too high. However, if you want to reduce this cost and have a more budget-friendly travel, you can find a few passengers that will also travel to the city center and share your taxi with them. This method is economic for passengers who don’t have much luggage. In this way, you can reach the city center for a very affordable fare.
Private shuttles, which are generally preferred by crowded groups or families with much luggage, are among the transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to the city center from Altamira Airport. You can find a private shuttle at the airport or you can arrange a vehicle to pick you up from the airport by contacting in advance. If you have heavy luggage or are travelling with your family or friends, this transportation option can be ideal for you since it offers large capacity for you and your luggage. These shuttles which carry passengers to their destinations in a comfortable way will be waiting for you when you go out of Altamira Airport terminal. By specifying your destination to the driver, you can have a comfortable travel to the point you want to reach from the airport.
You can find different alternatives in terms of car rental at Altamira Airport and General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport. Car rental process lasts only a few minutes at the both airports where generally local companies offer service. You can make a reservation in advance if you want to speed up the process and receive your car as soon as you arrive at the airport. You are advised to take a navigation device with you in order to reach the center of Altamira easily after renting your car. You can reach the center by following the direction signs that you will come across along the road but if this is your first visit, you may have trouble in finding your way.
