Other Name:Gem on the Iberian Peninsula Climate Features: Mediterranean climate Language: Catala, Spanish, Aryan Telephone codes: 0034 (country code), 93 (city code)

Location: Mediterranean coast in the northeastern part of Spain, northern part of Iberian Peninsula Emergency Numbers: Police 091; medical assistance 112; fire 061 Currency: Euro Exchange rates: 1RMB =0.14 EUR; 1 EUR = 7.19 RMB(for reference only)

Attractions：		>>more

1. Airport Name
Barcelona El Prat International Airport (BCN)

2.Basic Information
Put into service in 1918, the airport located southwest of Barcelona is the largest airport in the Catalonian region and the 9th largest ariport in Europe.

3.Terminal Information
The airport has two terminals: T1 and T2. The free ride with ferry buses operating between them takes about 10 minutes.

4.Location of Check-in Counters
Air China uses check-in counters 651-655 on the 3rd floor of Departures Level, T1 to serve its passengers.

5.Airport Directions

International Departures
Arriving at the Departures hall on the 3rd floor, T1 → Checking in→Going through security check →Going through immigration formalities→Waiting at the boarding gate →Boarding
International Arrivals
Entering T1→Going through immigration formalities→Going down to the ground floor for baggage claim→Going through the customs formalities→Leaving the airport

6.VIP Lounge
Air China uses the Joan Miró lounges run by Premium Traveler in the non-Schengen zone of T1 to serve its premium passengers. Business Class passengers and PhoenixMiles Platinum/Gold members can access the Business Class Lounge, with PhoenixMiles Platinum/Gold members allowed to take one guest into the lounge.

7.Airport Transportation
(The airport is 15 kilometers/9.3 miles from downtown.)

Driving:
Drive on Highway C-32B, which is accessible from all major roads in Barcelona, to T2, and then drive on the roads of the airport area to T1. Or drive on Highway C-31 and exit at Aeropuerto T1.

Trains:
The trains link T2 to all major train stations of Barcelona and run at 30-minute intervals. A one-way trip from T2 to Sants Station takes about 20 minutes and costs 4.1 Euros/person.

Buses:
Bus A1 and Bus A2 link the T1 and T2 to Catalunya Plaza in downtown Barcelona, and a trip takes about 35 minutes and costs 5.9 Euros/passenger. Bus 46 goes to Spanish Plaza and a trip takes about 50 minutes.

Taxis:
The fares from T1 or T2 to downtown cost 30 Euros and 25 Euros respectively. There’s a 1 Euro surcharge for large baggage.
8.Link
http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Barcelona/es/Inicio.html

1.Subway
Trains run underground in urban areas and above ground in suburban areas. The subway system features 11 lines, including Line 9 and Line 10 which are still under construction, and 209 stations. It is operated by two companies, including TMB (Lines 1-5 and Line 11) and FGC (Lines 6-8).

 

2.Buses
Buses run from 07:00 to 23:00. Night buses are marked with “N”.

 

3.Taxis
On weekdays, fares start from 2 Euros and then go up by 0.9 Euro/kilometer. There’s a 19.49 Euros/hour charge for waiting time.
During holidays and from 20:00-08:00 on weekdays, fares start from 2 Euros and then go up by 1.15 Euro/kilometer. There’s a 19.49 Euros/hour charge for waiting time.
There are surcharges for trips to the airport and for large baggage.

 

4.Renfe Trains
Renfe, an extensive network of commuter trains, links Barcelona’s important hubs of transportation to railway stations and the airport. Beware: Trains with the same origin and destination could make stops at different places. Names of the stops are shown on the displays onboard the trains and on the platforms.

Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and warm, dry summers. The best time for travel lasts from June to October, with warm seawater and sun-drenched sandy beaches.