Popular Airport | Jerusalem Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3115 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Barcelona City Center
El Prat Airport
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.
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.
Transportation to Jerusalem City Center from Airport
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Passengers are using the Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport for transportation to the city due to the security measures taken at Atarot Airport, which is much closer to Jerusalem. The distance of the airport to Jerusalem is about 40 kilometers.
To overcome this distance, passengers usually choose airport buses and taxis; there are also the options such as car rental and shared car.
Among the means of transportation that you can use to get to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport from the city center, the bus, which is also known as airport shuttle service, is the most economical one. These services consistently carry passengers between the airport and Jerusalem during the day. At the same time, the price of the shuttle buses, the most preferred alternative, are very reasonable. If you do not have a lot of time to catch your plane, you can take a taxi in the city or share it with more than one passenger, making the taxi a much more economical sharing tool.
Car rental is not a highly recommended option, especially for first time visitors to the city, due to frequent checks. However, if you wish, you can also rent a car from the city center.
Airport Shuttle
With these services, one of the fastest and most economical means of transportation between Jerusalem and the airport, you can be at the Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport at the end of a journey of approximately one hour.
The prices of the airport shuttles are also very good considering the long distance between the two cities. If you do not have heavy luggage, you can easily get to the airport from the center of Jerusalem with these shuttles. However, if your luggage is heavy and you are not close to the point of departure of the shuttles, a taxi or shared car may be a much more viable option.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at any time of day in the city and you can start your journey towards Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport. The interior of the cabins is very spacious and comfortable. However, prices may be much higher than buses and shared vehicles. If you are willing to pay this amount, the taxi will be the most convenient and fastest alternative for you. Although it varies depending on the situation of the traffic, the taxis in the city are usually at the airport within 40 minutes.
Shared Cars
It is also possible to use shared cars for getting to the airport in Tel Aviv and other parts from Jerusalem. Shared cars are taxis used by those who want to travel to the airport for a much lower fee by sharing the car with other passengers. It is possible to find it at the city center as well as at the airport terminal. If you are planning to use the shared car to travel to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport from Jerusalem, remember to negotiate the price with the taxi driver and other passengers before you get on. You can also make payments in dollars or other currencies, but using shekel, Israel's currency, will be much more advantageous in this sense.
Car Rental
Renting a car in the city is not often preferred, but it is among your alternatives to reach the airport. It will be much more comfortable and advantageous to rent the car immediately after arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport located in Tel Aviv for those who are going to reach the city via Tel Aviv. By doing so you can easily discover both Jerusalem and its surroundings and you can easily reach your flight by delivering your car to the rental offices located at the airport.
Limousine
You can rent a limousine if you want to make your transport in the city with a more comfortable vehicle and a driver. In this regard, you have much more options in the capital Tel Aviv. One of the most important advantages of limousines and other luxurious vehicles that serve with a driver is that it offers the opportunity to travel to many destinations much faster and easier thanks to local drivers who know the region well.
Airport Information
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport is the first choice of the passengers who want to reach Jerusalem, and is about 20 minutes from Tel Aviv city center. Traveling between the airport and Jerusalem, a distance of 40 kilometers, requires a journey of 45-50 minutes. This time may be shorter or longer depending on the traffic condition on the road.
In front of the airport terminal building, alternatives such as taxis and shared cars are waiting for those who want to reach the center of Jerusalem. To overcome the distance between the two cities, passengers also have options such as car rental and limousine.
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport hosts a number of restaurants where you can try examples from the world, especially from Israel and Europe, clothing, cosmetics, souvenir shops where you can shop before and after your journey, a duty free offering of almost everything you need, and kiosk where you can buy books or newspapers.
While you are waiting for your flight in the private passenger lounges located at the airport, you can enjoy delicious treats, many privileged services, use the internet and recharge your mobile devices.
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport also has an area hosting many exhibitions throughout the year. If you have to wait a longer time before your flight, you can visit the exhibitions here.
From the exchange office located at the airport, it is possible to exchange both the currency of your country with the Israeli Shekel and perform other exchange operations.
You can complete many banking transactions from the ATM devices that you will find at different points of the terminal.
