Popular Airport | Rhodes Intl. - Diagoras Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2310 Km |
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 Rhodes City Center from Airport
Rhodes Intl. - Diagoras Intl. Airport
Rhodes, also known as the pearl of the Aegean, is home to one of the seven wonders of the world, the Colossus of Rhodes, and is the largest of the Twelve Islands. Rhodes has been a home to the history since the ages before the birth of Christ, and it still continues to do it today. The works and traces of the empires that left their mark in history, such as the Romans and the Ottomans, put Rhodes in an important place in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This gorgeous city attracts many tourists due to its long coastline and the charm of its warm climate. There is also a private marina for tourists.
Diagoras Airport is open to international flights and located 15 kilometers away from Rhodes city centre. Means of transport in the city is very limited. Buses are used extensively in the city, where taxis are the other prominent alternative. There are also ferries providing transportation if you wish to visit the rest of the Twelve Islands.
You can take the buses if you arrive at Diagoras Airport inside service hours, otherwise you can take a taxi to go to your destination in the city. If you want to make a pleasant journey in Rhodes, which has a small city centre, you can also rent a car.
Taxi
You will be surprised by the colours of the taxis in Rhodes. Stylish and appealing taxis with navy blue and white colours are located at the exit of the terminal building. Although there are sometimes queues as the airport is quite busy, taxis, which are in service 7/24, provide fast transportation.
Bus
Buses run on two lines, east and west, in Rhodes, which is a small and appealing holiday spot. There is a distance of 300 meters between the bus stops and the airport. You can take the orange coloured buses to get to the city centre from the airport. There is a bus service approximately in every 20 minutes between 06.35 and 23.00. You can get the bus tickets from the airport.
Rent a Car
As the airport traffic is quite busy, sometimes buses are overcrowded and there are long queues at the taxis. You can rent a car to stay away from these problems and the waste of time. Rent a car companies at the airport such as Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar and Sixt provide reasonably priced and quality vehicles 7/24.
