Fast, comfortable, and affordable, the Aerobus Barcelona is one of the best options for traveling between Barcelona El Prat Airport and the city center.
While there are different ways to get from the airport to Barcelona, many travelers and locals alike prefer the Aerobus for their transfer. These blue shuttle buses will get you from the city center to Barcelona Airport El Prat in approximately 35 minutes.
Tickets and Prices
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To secure your seat and avoid long queues at the airport or in the city, it’s recommended to book your tickets online. Simply show the ticket on your smartphone as you board the bus.
Aerobus offers both single and return tickets. Return tickets are valid for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
Children under 4 years of age can travel for free.
Hola Barcelona Travel Card + Aerobús
Please note that public transport tickets and discount cards such as the Barcelona Card or Hola Barcelona Transport Card are not valid for the Aerobus.
If you’re looking for a convenient option that combines airport transfer with unlimited public transport, check out the Hola Barcelona Travel Card + Aerobús.
👉 What’s included in the combo
- Round-trip Aerobus Barcelona (Airport ⇄ City Center)
- Unlimited travel on metro, bus, tram and train with a 48, 72, 96, or 120-hour ticket
- Barcelona Audio Guide with info on 100+ landmarks
- 10% off with other Tiqets attractions in Barcelona (use up to 5 times)
Robson90/DepositphotosRoute & Lines
Aerobus is a super easy way to get between Barcelona city center and El Prat Airport. There are two bus lines:
- A1 goes to/from Terminal 1
- A2 goes to/from Terminal 2
The buses stop at the same places in the city, so the only difference is which terminal you’re flying from or arriving at. If you’re not sure which terminal your flight uses, you can check your airline or look it up on this link.
🛫 From the city to the airport:
You can catch the Aerobus from three main stops in the city:
- Plaça Catalunya (main starting point)
- Sepúlveda – Comte d’Urgell
- Plaça Espanya
- Line A1 goes to T1 Departures
- Line A2 goes to T2B
🛬 From the airport to the city:
Once you land, you can catch the Aerobus outside the terminal:
- At T1, it’s on Floor 0 (Arrivals)
- At T2, the stop is at T2B
The bus makes 4 stops in the city:
- Plaça Espanya
- Gran Via – Comte Borrell
- Plaça Universitat
- Plaça Catalunya
All the stops are in central, easy-to-reach locations. Just figure out your terminal and hop on the right line. It’s fast, reliable, and perfect if you don’t want to worry about connections or transfers.
Schedule & Timetable
The Aerobús operates 365 days a year, including Sundays and public holidays. Buses run every 5-10 minutes, 24/7.
The average travel time is 35 minutes, depending on traffic. However, during rush hours, the Aerobús often takes a bit longer to reach its destination so take that into account.