BCN

Barcelona El Prat (BCN): airport guide

Baggage

Where is baggage claim, and what if a bag is lost?

Our data has no belt numbers for this airport: the belt appears on the screens in the arrivals hall.

Lost or delayed baggage #

Baggage incidents are handled by the airline's handling agent. Examples from the Aena page: Groundforce (+34 93 293 06 48), Aviapartner (+34 655 32 20 37; e.g. Aegean, TAP Air Portugal, Royal Air Maroc), South Europe Ground Services (+34 900 111 342; Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, Aer Lingus), Menzies Aviation (baggage.bcn@menziesaviation.com; e.g. American Airlines, Emirates, Wizz Air). Ryanair has desks at T2A (+34 932 596 252) and T2B (+34 932 596 251). The full list by airline is on the page.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

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Items lost in the airport #

For items lost on a plane or lost luggage contact the airline office. For items lost in the airport, contact the found property office: objetosencontradosbcn@aena.es, +34 932 596 440, Monday to Saturday 8:00 to 18:00, closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

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Left luggage #

Left-luggage offices work in both terminals. T1: 24 hours, +34 938 307 773, barcelona.t1@excess-baggage.com. T2: 6:00 to 22:00, barcelona.t2@excess-baggage.com. Rates are not listed on the Aena page.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

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To and from the city

How do I get between the airport and the city?

Rodalies train #

Line R2 North (Airport - Maçanet-Massanes) serves the airport; timetables and fares are on the Renfe Cercanías and Rodalies de Catalunya websites linked from the Aena page.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

Metro Line 9 South #

Metro line 9 (University zone - Airport) serves the airport. Metro Barcelona (TMB) information is linked from the Aena page.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

Airport metro ticket #

TMB sells an Airport ticket for a metro journey including the stations Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2, price €5.90. The Hola Barcelona Travel Card (from €12.50) includes return metro trips to and from the airport. The T-usual 30-day pass is valid for the Aeroport T1 and T2 stations on L9 Sud, while T-grup tickets are not.

Source: TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona) · checked 5 Nov 2026

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City buses #

Airbus A1 (Plaça Catalunya - Airport T1) and A2 (Plaça Catalunya - Airport T2) link the terminals with the city centre. Line 46 (Plaça Espanya - Airport, terminals T1 and T2) runs via El Prat de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Night bus N17 runs between T1 and Plaça de Catalunya (Ronda Universitat). Line 99 goes to Castelldefels. Times and fares are on the linked operator sites.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

Taxi #

Taxi ranks are opposite the arrivals areas of T1 (on the Ground Floor), the Barcelona-Madrid shuttle, and T2A, T2B and T2C. The only official taxi in Barcelona is black and yellow.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

Transfers and connections

How do connections work here?

Transfer between terminals #

A free shuttle links T1 and T2, 24 hours daily including public holidays: every 7 minutes from 05:00 to 08:00, 5 minutes from 08:00 to 20:00, 7 minutes from 20:00 to 00:00 and 10 minutes from 00:00 to 05:00. Travel time is about 10 minutes from T1 to T2 B and C and about 14 minutes from T2 to T1.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

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Wi-Fi and connectivity

Is there free Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi #

Free Wi-Fi: connect to the network Airport Free Wifi Aena and log in through the welcome portal as a guest with your email or with an Aena Club account. You have 15 minutes of free internet to confirm your email; once verified, access has no time limit.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

Lounges

Which lounges are there?

VIP lounges #

The airport has four VIP lounges: Colomer, Joan Miró and Pau Casals (T1) and Canudas (T2).

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

Services

What else is in the terminals?

Currency exchange #

Currency exchange offices are in both terminals. Global Exchange T1: public office open 24 hours, other offices with hours between 04:00 and 00:00; T2: T2B departures office open 24 hours, other offices with shorter hours (hours per office are on the page). Global Exchange phone +34 900 855 550. A Caixabank office is also listed (+34 933 702 063).

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

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Medical service #

The airport has a medical service in T1 and T2 and 47 cardiac rescue points (defibrillators) across both terminals; the nearest one can be found in the Aena Maps app.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

Families with children #

Free pushchairs can be borrowed for the Schengen boarding areas, and baggage trolleys with a Maxi-Cosi or child seat are lent free in both terminals, subject to availability. The airport has two breastfeeding rooms (comfort chairs, play area, changing tables, microwaves), several children's play areas near boarding areas, and free preferential security access for passengers with children in both terminals.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

Meeting and parking

Where do I meet arriving passengers?

Parking #

Entry without booking is always guaranteed at the General, Express and Motorcycle car parks; other car parks may require booking (see each car park page). Bookings can be made via the Aena app, parking.aena.es or +34 91 321 10 00, at least 3 hours before entry; a booking does not reserve a specific space.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

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Information points #

Aena information counters answer airport queries (phone +34 913 211 000); Virtual Assistance Points are in all areas of both terminals and can be located with the Aena Maps app. Catalonia Regional Government tourist offices are in T1 and T2 and in the lobbies of the metro stops of both terminals, open 8:30 to 19:30 daily (the Aeroport T1 metro station office closes at 14:30); on 5 January, 24 and 31 December 8:30 to 17:00; closed on 1 and 6 January, 25 and 26 December.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

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Accessibility

What help is there for passengers with reduced mobility?

Assistance for reduced mobility #

Aena's Barrier Free assistance for passengers with reduced mobility should be requested at least 48 hours before departure: through your airline or travel agency, the Aena website or app, or by phone +34 91 321 10 00 (7:00 to 00:00); email sinbarreras@aena.es. Arriving two and a half hours before departure is recommended, and you must be at the meeting point at least two hours before.

Source: Aena · checked 5 Nov 2026

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Terminals and airlines on today's board

From 315 departures in our current data (06:35–20:05 local). Airlines change terminals: check your booking.