Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport sits about 12 kilometers southwest of central Barcelona, in the Llobregat delta on the Catalan coast. It is Spain's second-busiest airport and the principal international gateway to Catalonia. Aviation activity at the site dates to 1916, with commercial operations developing through the 1920s and successive expansions reshaping the field over the following decades.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport sits about 12 kilometers southwest of central Barcelona, in the Llobregat delta on the Catalan coast. It is Spain's second-busiest airport and the principal international gateway to Catalonia. Aviation activity at the site dates to 1916, with commercial operations developing through the 1920s and successive expansions reshaping the field over the following decades.
The airport operates two passenger terminals. T1, opened in 2009, handles most full-service and long-haul traffic, while T2 serves low-cost and regional carriers across its B and C piers. Three runways are in use: two parallel runways aligned roughly east-west on either side of the terminal area, and a shorter crosswind runway. The airport operates around the clock, with noise-related night restrictions.
Overview
Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport sits about 12 kilometers southwest of central Barcelona, in the Llobregat delta on the Catalan coast. It is Spain's second-busiest airport and the principal international gateway to Catalonia. Aviation activity at the site dates to 1916, with commercial operations developing through the 1920s and successive expansions reshaping the field over the following decades.
Airlines
Vueling, headquartered in Barcelona, maintains its largest base at El Prat and is the dominant carrier. Ryanair and easyJet operate substantial focus-city operations, and Iberia provides extensive links to Madrid and Latin America. Long-haul service is offered by carriers including Level, American Airlines, Delta, United, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines, alongside numerous European network airlines.
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FAQ
Barcelona-El Prat Airport — frequently asked questions
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3 common questions
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, Spain (Europe), at coordinates 41.300°, 2.080°.
- Its IATA code is BCN and its ICAO code is LEBL.
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport operates on Europe/Madrid local time.