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Quick Flight Summary from Barcelona to Rio De Janeiro
- Arrival airports GIG / SDU / RRJ
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
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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 Rio De Janeiro City Center from Airport
Rio de Janeiro Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. - Galeao Intl. Airport
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's second largest city with a crowded population. Within the boundaries of the city are the Maracana Stadium, one of the stables of football fans, as well as the Christ the Redeemer Jesus statue, considered one of the seven wonders of the world.
The city, which became world famous thanks to Rio Carnival, offers a combination of sea, sand, sun and entertainment along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The transport network in Rio de Janeiro, host of the Summer Olympics 2016 after the World Cup, has been renewed for the event.
The metro and the new buses are two important means of the transportation network that go to the farthest parts of the city. In a city with a very crowded population, taxis also serve all day long to lighten traffic intensity. The International Rio de Janeiro Airport is serving the passengers from all around the world to reach the city.
Located on an island in Rio de Janeiro, the airport is 20 kilometers away from the city center. You can travel this distance with buses or taxis that serve almost all day. You can easily rent a car from the companies operating at the airport.
Taxi
If you want to travel by taxi, you should pay attention to the point that the taxis you take have license and a taximeter. Linha Vermelha, Linha Amarela and Avenida Brasil highways connecting the airport and the city center make it possible to reach your destination with confidence.
Bus
Rio de Janeiro Airport is served by bus lines operating at different times in different parts of the city. The bus 2101 runs between 05:30 and 18:00, the bus 2145 runs between 05:30 and 22:30 and the bus 1001 runs between 04:00 and 23:00.
In addition to these private buses, the public bus line 924 provides access to the city center during the day, although it is not very frequent. Buses go to different districts, but each passes through the city center. The journey by bus takes about 45 minutes.
Car Rental
Five different car hire companies that serve at the airport are open 24 hours a day. You can choose among these companies and rent the vehicle with the models and specifications you want. Among these companies are Avis, Hertz, Localiza, Movida and Unidas.
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| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 ITA - Italia Trasporto Aereo | 42,231 EGP | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 LATAM Airlines | 23,848 EGP | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 12 kg cabin baggage |
 United Airlines | 35,582 EGP | Penalty-Free Change / 1 piece checked baggage |
 TAP Portugal | 37,043 EGP | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment |
 Air Europa | 32,824 EGP | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Royal Air Maroc | 34,162 EGP | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage |
 Turkish Airlines | 41,781 EGP | Paid Change / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Iberia | 53,545 EGP | 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Avianca | 36,689 EGP | Paid Change / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage |
Last update: 30.09.2026
