| Popular Airport | Saratov Gagarin Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 3482 Km |
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gagarin International Airport, which is located 20 kilometers away from the center of Saratov, a large port city with a population of 837,000, can be reached by trains, buses and taxis. Passengers, who want to travel to the city center, can choose one of these options for a easy and fast transportation. You can arrive at your destination after your flight by using the nearest public transportation vehicle to your location or a taxi that you can easily find at the airport.
The airport is connected to the city with a newly built railway line. You can reach anywhere in the center of Saratov in about 40 minutes by using the special express service from the airport to Saratov Railway Terminal or the train lines going to the central points of the city. The railway line is planned to be developed in the next years, and the lines and routes that you can use are as follows:
Line 6472: Gagarin International Airport-Tarhany-Saratov 1.
Line 6118: Gagarin International Airport-Tarhany-Anisovka.
Line 6316: Gagarin International Airport-Tarhany-Karamysh.
Line 6166: Gagarin International Airport-Sennaya-Saratov 1.
You can take the bus route 101i to reach Saratov central bus station in about 80 minutes. This bus route, which passes through many important streets and boulevards of the city, offers service for its passengers between 07:45 am and 10:45 pm.
You can also reach Balakovo and Volsk by using the bus route 605 from Gagarin International Airport. This bus route provides transportation to Balakovo at 07:00 am and 01:00 pm and Volsk city between 07:50 am and 01:50 pm.
The terminal taxis, where you will see their stops in front of the airport entry and exit gates, offer service for their passengers 24/7, and you can get to any point in Saratov city center in a short time by using a taxi. You can also demand taxis with child seats or suitable for disabled individuals. There are also large-size minivans and VIP luxury vehicles.
