Popular Airport | Barcelona Estació de França Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1087 Km |
Cheapest Maastricht to Barcelona Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Maastricht City Center
Maastricht Aachen Airport
The most budget-friendly alternative to reach Maastricht Aachen Airport, which is 9.3 kilometers of Maastricht city center, is getting on one of the buses departing from the railway station located in the city center. In addition, you can prefer the taxis offering fast and comfortable transportation service. If you want a more comfortable option, you can rent a car in the city center. Travelling to Maastricht Aachen Airport from the city center lasts about 10-15 minutes by car and 30 minutes by bus.
Bus
Reaching Maastricht Aachen Airport from the city center by using the buses operated by Arriva is both budget-friendly and easy. The bus route 30 which offers hourly service every weekday, offers transportation service between Maastricht and Sittard and between Maastricht railway station and Maastricht Aachen Airport. It is possible to reach Maastricht Aachen Airport in maximum 30 minutes by the bus route 30 departing from the Peron E, which is the Maastricht station. Some of the stops of the bus route 30 carrying passengers directly to the airport are Maastricht city center, Sittard, Beek-Elsloo, Meerssen Station and Maastricht Aachen Airport arrival terminal.
Taxi
Taxis are also among the commonly used transportation vehicles for travelling to the airport from the city center. If your flight is at a late hour or you don’t have much time, you can prefer getting on a taxi. It is possible to reach Maastricht Aachen Airport in about 15 minutes by paying 35-45 Euro with a taxi that you will get on in the city center. Wherever you are in Maastricht, you can call a taxi by getting in contact with one of these companies: Sieswerda Taxi’s B.V. (+31464519132), Ha-tax (+31464851462), Central Car Autovermietung (+49241406487), Taxi Mini Car GmbH (+49241900700) and Alfa Funkzentrale GmbH (+4924122222).
Car Rental
There are many car rental companies offering service in the city center. You can make a pre-reservation by selecting one of these companies. You can reach Maastricht Aachen Airport in about 10 minutes by using one of the highways A2 or N2 with the car you will rent in Maastricht city center.
Airport Information
Maastricht Aachen Airport, which is located in Beek region of Holland and a regional airport, is situated between the city of Maastricht in Holland and Aachen in Germany. Maastricht Aachen Airport located in 9.3 km northeast of Maastricht city center and 28 km northwest of Aachen city center is the second biggest airport of Holland in terms of cargo transportation. Maastricht Aachen Airport, which is home to flights of AlbaStar, Coredon Airlines, Corendon Dutch Airlines, Germania, Ryanair and Wizz Air, can be directly reached from Lourdes, Antalya, Faro, Heraklion, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Bari, Girona and Katowice airports. You can spend time in Restaurant Travel Inn at Maastricht Aachen Airport, do some shopping at Airport Shop, perform banking transactions by using the ATMs and get information from the tourist information desks.
Transportation to Barcelona City Center from Airport
El Prat Airport
Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport.
Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.
Rail
There is a rail system that connects the airport to Barcelona and other locations in the country. The R2 line provides transportation to various central locations in the city like Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta beach, Barrio Gotico and El Raval. To get to the Old City and surrounding areas you have to go to the Barcelona Sants Station, located 40 min from the airport.
From here, once you transfer to the L3 metro line you will reach the Catalunya station in 7 stops. This station intersects with other metro lines that spread across the city. It is also the closest station to Ciutat Vella.
Airport Buses
Another way to get to the city center from the airport, which is located 10 km away, is by bus. These buses are operated by the Barcelona Metropolitan Administration. Using the Aerobus express line you can get directly to Espanya Square and Catalunya Square located in the city center. Line A1 departs from Terminal 1 and line A2 departs from Terminal 2. In addition, bus line 46 provides transportation to the city center. However, this bus makes frequent stops and has a limited amount of space for luggage. Therefore it is not among the most popular choices. Bus lines N16 and N17 provide transportation from the airport to the city center after midnight. The bus ride takes anywhere between 40 minutes and 1 hour.
Taxi
There are taxi stands at each terminal exit that provide comfortable albeit expensive transportation to every part of the city. Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around 60 euros. Taxis can accommodate a maximum of 3 people. Using a 4-8 person vehicle to get to the city center can cost around 79 euros.
Rental Cars
Offices of world-renowned car rental agencies are located in the airport. You can rent a car for as low as 15 euros a day. Booking in advance online can ensure even lower prices.
To get from the airport to the city center continue north in the direction of Castelldefels to De la granvia L'Hospitalet Avenue. This avenue will continue to Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes Avenue, which takes you to the city center. From here you can take Passeig De Gracia, which is one of the major avenues in the city, to Catalunya Square and the Old City.
Airport Information
Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.
Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and contains an area for exhibitions and performances.
