Q: My flight will arrive at El Prat during the night. Is Aerobus operating during the night-time hours?

A: The answer depends on the exact time of your arrival. The buses that depart from the airport are running between 5:00 am and 0:30 am. On the opposite route, Line A1 is operating between 5:35 am and 1:05 am; while Line A2 is available between 5:35 am and 1:00 am (for additional information – Aerobus Barcelona – Difference between A1 and A2).

One of the disadvantages of Aerobus is that it does not operate outside of this schedule. If you need to travel during the night-time hours, you have to look for other alternatives (for additional information – Operating Hours of Aerobus Barcelona).

Unfortunately, the public transportation network does not provide many options during the night-time hours. The TMB’s 46 bus, trains and metro do not operate throughout the night. The only exception is the metro because it operates at night during the weekend. Airport taxis are available 24 hours, however you will be charged with an extra night-time fare (for additional information – Visit Barcelona at night).

It is suggested to choose between a private or shared transfer or night buses. The first two are recommended mainly for those who wants a fast and comfortable ride. On another side, buses are advantageous for those who are on a strict budget. In fact, they are cheaper than Aerobus but, at the same time, also slower (for additional information – Aerobus or Public Bus?).

If your flight arrives at Terminal 1, you need to wait for bus nr. N17; while at Terminal 2, you need to catch bus nr. N16. Both of them are working during the entire night. Line N17 is available between 9:55 pm and 4:45 am (for additional information – Airport Night Bus: NitBus N17). N16 operates between 11:00 pm (departs from Castelldefels) and 4:40 am.

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