Distance as the crow flies: 491 km
Jet Lag : 0
Airport :
Barcelona El Prat International Airport (BCN)

Webcam

Webcams on the roofs capture the best views of Barcelona.

Requirements

Valid passport or identity card.

Climate

The "temperate Mediterranean" climate means summers are rather dry and winters are mild. May, June and September are the intermediate periods which are the most favourable for tourism.

Currency

The currency is the Euro (€), 1€ comprises 100 centimes.
Notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 €
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 centimes and 1€ and 2€.

Telephone

- Dialling code for Spain = 34
- Dialling code for Barcelona = 93

Calling France from Barcelona: 00 33 (or +33) followed by the recipient's number without the initial 0 = 9 digits (1 00 00 00 00).
Calling Barcelona from France: 00 34 (or +34) followed by the recipient's 9-digit number.

Electricity

Standard 220V with a frequency of 50Hz

Getting to the city centre from the Airport

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  Barcelona El Prat International Airport (BCN)
  13km South-West of the city centre
  
  Taxi: the journey to the city centre takes 25-35 mins depending on the terminal and traffic.
  
  TMB 46 bus:it runs from 5am-00.15am from the airport's two terminals to the centre of Barcelona. www.tmb.cat
  
  Aérobus: an express bus service from the airport's two terminals to Barcelona approx. every 15 mins. www.emt-amb.com
  
  Train: every 30mins, the RENFE railway lines connect Barcelona airport with the city centre by means of a 25 min journey. www.renfe.com