Barcelona Airport Terminals
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport is the main international gateway to the city of Barcelona and the second busiest airport in Spain after Madrid Airport.
Barcelona is the perfect airport if you want to go to Costa Brava, Barcelona or Catalunya region.
BCN terminals are used by a large number of airlines, check from which terminal your flight departs or arrives here.
Barcelona Airport Terminals Overview
| Terminal | Main Airlines | Best For | Walking Distances | Overall Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 (T1) | Vueling, Iberia, Lufthansa, Emirates | International & full-service flights | Medium to long | Modern, spacious and premium |
| Terminal 2 (T2) | Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia | Low-cost and regional flights | Short to medium | Simpler and more compact |
Barcelona Airport Terminals Map
Detailed terminal map of Barcelona Airport (BCN).
Terminal 1 - T1
Terminal 1 or T1 was inaugurated on 2009 and now operates the vast majority of flights, handling both Schengen and non-Schengen services.
T1 was designed by the Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill and has an area of more than 500,000 square meters.
See more information about Barcelona Airport Terminal 1
Terminal 2 - T2
Barcelona Terminal 2 has three linked sections: T2A, T2B and T2C. It was designed before Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992 to handle the incoming international traffic.
Nowadays, Barcelona Terminal 2 only handles Schengen and non-Schengen services of low-cost and regional carriers.
See more information about Barcelona Airport Terminal 2
Transfers between terminals
Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) are located 4 km apart.
There is a free shuttle bus between terminals. It is green and runs every 6 - 7 minutes, 24 hours a day and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete the loop.
Check more information at the transfer between terminals section.
Average Waiting Times & Passenger Flow
| Airport Area | Low Season | Summer / Peak Season | Traveler Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Control T1 | 10-20 min | 30-50 min | Early mornings are busiest |
| Security Control T2 | 5-15 min | 20-40 min | Usually faster than T1 |
| Passport Control | 10-25 min | 40-90 min | Allow extra time for non-Schengen flights |
| Baggage Claim | 15-25 min | 20-45 min | International arrivals may take longer |
Most Popular Destinations from Barcelona Airport
| Destination | Country | Approx. Flight Time | Popular Airlines | Flight Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palma de Mallorca | Spain | 55 min | Vueling, Ryanair | Domestic |
| Madrid | Spain | 1h 25m | Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling | Domestic |
| Rome | Italy | 1h 55m | Vueling, Ryanair | International |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | 2h 20m | KLM, Vueling | International |
| Paris | France | 1h 50m | Vueling, Air France | International |
| London | United Kingdom | 2h 15m | Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet | International |
| Lisbon | Portugal | 2h 00m | TAP Air Portugal, Vueling | International |
| Ibiza | Spain | 1h 05m | Vueling, Ryanair | Domestic |
Flight frequencies and destinations based on recent Barcelona Airport route statistics and airline schedules.
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