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6+ Hours at Barcelona El Prat

Maeve Power
Have you got 6+ hours to spare at Barcelona El-Prat Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.
Have you got 6+ hours to spare at Barcelona El-Prat Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.

Head Downtown

If you have a long layover, why not get out of the airport and head into the city? BCN is only 8.6 miles from downtown Barcelona and is connected with good transport links. Take a tour of the city and see the sights or head to the beach and relax in the Spanish sunshine. Whatever you feel like doing on your layover, Barcelona has an option for you.Remember to leave plenty of time to get back to the airport and through security again. Barcelona is a popular tourist destination and during the peak season airport lines and security clearance can be very slow.

Transport Options

Bus: Bus routes to downtown Barcelona and nearby towns are available from both terminals. To plan your route and buy tickets online visit the Aerobus website.Metro: The L9 (orange) line connects the airport to Barcelona city. To get to the city centre you will need to change to the L1, L5 or L3 line. The line stops at both terminals and a one way fare will cost you €4.50. Monday to Thursday the metro line run from 05:00 – 00:00, Friday they run from 05:00 – 02:00 and they run 24 hours Saturday and Sunday.

Overnight Layover?

Sleep & FlyIf you want the luxuries of a hotel without having to leave the airport head for Sleep & Fly. The hotel offers overnight options as well as day room options if you just need a rest before catching your flight. Day rooms can be booked from 3 – 6 hours from 10:00 – 18:00. There is also a gym available to guests on the premises. Use your airport downtime to get in a workout and then head back to your room for a refreshing shower. Shower facilities are also available to guests that are not staying at the hotel. Using the showers costs €20. This included use of a towel and toiletries and there are lockers available to store your possessions while you freshen up.Located in Terminal 1, Floor 1 before security. You will need to leave the transit area to access the hotel.
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