General Information
Most of the tourists who travel by plane to Barcelona are landing at El Prat (BCN), a large and busy airport approximately 24 km from center of Barcelona – around 30 minutes by car. This is the international airport of the city, most of the flights lands here (mainly at Terminal 1). Nevertheless, in the surroundings are situated another two small airports. These are less significance but several planes land there too (mainly the low-cost flights, such as Ryanair). One of them is the Girona/Costa Brava airport (GRO) near Girona; it is approximately 1 hour drive from Barcelona. The other one is the airport of Reus (REU) in Costa Daurada, which is also 1 hour from the center of Barcelona.
Advantages and Benefits of Barcelona Airport Private Transfer
Barcelona airport private transfer is a reliable and safety solution for arriving from the airport to Barcelona or vice versa. In fact, it works like regular taxi services, so it is fast (approximately 30 minutes from El Prat to the center of Barcelona), convenient and it takes you direct to your desired destination (for additional information – Drop-Off Points of Barcelona Airport Private Transfer and Stops of Barcelona Airport Private Transfer).
Nonetheless, it is more personal than a simple taxi since the service is dedicated just for you, and it is organized according to your needs. You can order the most suitable vehicle for you in advance, according to the hour of your arrival (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Private Transfer or Taxi). Besides this, you will know the costs of the transfer in advance, there will not be any extra costs or surprises.
Another advantage of pre-booking is that stressful things such as converting foreign currency, planning the route and of course finding transportation, will be arranged before your arrival, so you can relax after a long and exhausting flight and enjoy your first minutes in the Catalan city (for additional information – Ordering Barcelona Airport Private Transfer in Advance).
Furthermore, this personalized service can help for tourists with special requirements in every hour of the day and on every day of the year (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Private Transfer at Night and Airport Night Bus: NitBus N17).
By private transfer you can arrive simply to the less central districts of the city, which are not always directly approachable by means of public transportation.
Since this service is provided by private companies the possibility of a strike is much lower than in case of public transportation (for additional information – Public Transportation in Barcelona).
Even though private transfer is fast, in the heavy traffic it might take longer, a lot longer. That is why we suggest that if you arrive to the airport during the rush hours of the day, take into account other possibilities too. For instance, if your hotel is near a train station, for example, in Sants or near Passeig de Gràcia, your ride would be the shortest by train (for additional information – Trains From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Airport Private Transfer or Train, Hotels near Sants and Hotels near Passeig de Gracia).
There are numerous companies who offer this kind of service. Most of them sends cars to each of the three airports near Barcelona. Moreover, in several cases they provide transfer not only to Barcelona but also to other popular places in Catalonia like Girona, Reus, PortAventura or Tarragona. It is recommended that before you book the taxi, read about the different companies in details.
Regarding the drivers, private transfer companies hire professional local chauffeurs who speak English fluently and know the city well enough to minimize the loss of time because of traffic. They are also very kind and will help in carrying your luggage. Moreover, in many cases they are also ready to help you with their advices related to Barcelona.
Several companies offer different extra facilities too, for example a beverage, free Wi-Fi, etc. Many companies combine the transfer with private transport also during the whole period that you travel the city, or with a guided tour in Barcelona. Some even offer discounts for numerous attractions in the city (for additional information – Attractions and Tours in Barcelona).
Of course, there is a price for this luxury treatment. Barcelona airport private arrival transfer is considered to be the most expensive method to arrive from the airport to Barcelona. However, usually it is not much more expensive than a regular taxi (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Taxis and Barcelona Airport Private Transfer or Taxi).
Who is it Recommended for?
Since the transfer is private and personal and you do not need to share the car with foreign people, it is particularly suitable for couples who would like to spend a romantic holiday in the city (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Private Transfer – Will other passengers join me? and Romantic Vacation in Barcelona).
If you are traveling with a group or with many baggages, you can order a minivan, minibus or even a coach without any problem (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Private Transfer for Groups and Barcelona Airport Private Transfer by Minibus).
Those who are visiting the city with their children can order vehicles with child seats or booster seats. There are also cars that are adapted for wheelchair. There are several companies which dedicate their services particularly to disabled passengers (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Private Transfer for Kids and Families, Accessibility of Barcelona Airport Private Transfer and Accessibility of Barcelona Airport Transfer).
Naturally, you need to specify your desires in advance and in several cases, it is required to pay for them an extra charge.
How does Barcelona Airport Private Transfer work?
It is quite simple and recommended to book the private transfer from the airport of Barcelona in advance. You can choose between many companies which offer quite favorable deals. The process is always easy and transfers are organized well. Besides this, several companies accept the order even 1 hour before your arrival (for additional information – Ordering Barcelona Airport Private Transfer in Advance).
An advantageous booking can be done here. It is an excellent service, appreciated by a large number of tourists.
It is required to pay in advance in the time of booking (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Private Transfer Payment). You will receive the confirmation immediately after the booking. If you order the transport within 5 days of your arrival, the confirmation will be sent later, within 48 hours and it will depend on the availability.
You will get also a voucher which you have to show to the chauffeur. It can be printed off but it is accepted also in an electronic format.
At El Prat you will find your chauffeur easily; he will hold a sheet with your name. He will be waiting for you outside the customs area, at Sign Drivers Meeting Point if you arrive to Terminal 1 or at Arrivals Hall if you arrive to Terminal 2.
In case of delays, the driver needs to wait for 45 minutes for domestic and international flights, and 75 minutes for transcontinental flights.
The traffic can influence significantly the duration of the travel and the time of the arrival to your destination. That is why it cannot be predetermined exactly.
The price is determined per vehicle regardless the number of passengers. You can choose between one or more vehicles. It includes a one-way journey in an air-conditioned vehicle. Kids are not entitled to discounts (for additional information – Kids and Families in Barcelona and Barcelona Airport Private Transfer for Kids and Families).
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