Search Flights from Barcelona to Portsmouth

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 7^th 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 that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.  

Rail

You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.

Airport Buses

Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.

These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.

Taxi

Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.

However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.

Personal Car

Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.

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 has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

PORTSMOUTH TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

You can travel to the Southampton Airport, which is one of the closest airports to the city, to go to the city of Portsmouth that is situated on the southern coast of the United Kingdom.

Transportation to the City Center from Southampton Airport

Trains are one of the fastest and most comfortable transportation ways to travel to the city from the Southampton Airport, which is about 20 miles far from Portsmouth. You can reach many places in the city center within about one hour by taking the trains from the train station near the Southampton airport. If you prefer a transportation option that you can reach directly where you want, you can also take a taxi in front of the airport terminal. Another possible option to reach the city is to rent a car, so that you can easily travel around Portsmouth without leaving the airport.

Train

You can easily travel to the Portsmouth city center in about an hour by taking the trains departing from the Southampton Airport Parkway station. Trains are not one of the fastest transportation options in terms of the distance, but the prices you have to pay for the journey with train are considered very budget-friendly when compared to other transportation options. You can easily reach the city center by getting off at Fratton station from the train that passes through Eastleigh, Hedge End, Botley and Fareham stations. Another travel option on this route is first to come to Eastleigh station and then easily transfer to Fratton trains from here. This travel route may take a little more than one hour in total, but train departure times are more frequently. If you need help about reaching the Portsmouth city center by train from the airport, you can also get support from the airport information desks.

Bus

You can take the buses that go to Portsmouth direction after coming to the Eastleigh city center by taking trains or taxis. Portsmouth buses provide services for their passengers from early hours in the morning. The fare you have to pay for bus journey is also affordable like train fares, but this way of transportation may not be the best option for those who give priority to speed and comfort because of that they need to transfer. If you need a vehicle to reach the city center without a pause, you may need to rent a car or take a taxi that is ready for passenger right in front of the airport.

Taxi

You can take a taxi to reach the Portsmouth city center from the airport, and this way of transportation is also the fastest and most comfortable alternative you can take on this route. The distance you have to travel from the Southampton Airport to Portsmouth is approximately 20 miles. When you reach the center of the city, the total fare you need to pay to taxi driver is about £ 40 for this journey. If you make an online reservation for taking a taxi in advance, the total fare you have to pay for the same journey may be reduced to even half price. The time that you will spend at the taxi while coming to the center usually does not exceed 30 minutes.

Car Rental

You can travel to Portsmouth by renting a car from the car rental companies at the Southampton Airport or from the city center that is not far away. Renting a car generally costs more than other vehicles such as taxis, buses and trains. Nevertheless, renting a car stands out while choosing a transportation option because of the fact that it offers easy transportation to many centers around the city.

Private Shuttle

If you prefer to travel as a crowded group or as a family, you can think about travelling from the Portsmouth Airport to the city center by taking private shuttle services at the airport. The prices that you have to pay for private shuttle services depends on your destination point in Portsmouth city and the number of the passengers you are travelling with. Taking a shuttle is especially a good option of transportation for those who travel with 7-10 people or more crowded than that. If you make a reservation for shuttle services also for your return, you can make your all journey at more affordable prices.