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Metro to Airport

The airport metro is useful when your accommodation connects well by metro. It can be less direct for the old town or beach areas.

Metro to Barcelona Airport.
Metro to Barcelona Airport.

Metro to Barcelona Airport: useful, but plan your connection

L9 Sud connects Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 with the Barcelona metro network. It is practical when your hotel is near a good connection and you travel light, but it is not always the easiest choice for the old town, beach areas or hotels that need several changes.

  • Look for the airport metro signs after baggage claim.
  • L9 Sud connects Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 with the Barcelona metro network in about 30-32 minutes.
  • Trains run frequently, with TMB advertising service around every 7 minutes.
  • Check whether your ticket type covers the airport metro before entering.
  • Expect at least one transfer if your destination is the Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta or many central hotels.

L9 Sud airport metro stations

  1. Aeroport T1Airport terminal
  2. Aeroport T2Airport terminal
  3. Mas Blau
  4. Parc Nou
  5. Centric
  6. El Prat EstacioRail link
  7. Europa FiraFira link
  8. TorrassaL1 + L10
  9. CollblancL5 + L10
  10. Zona UniversitariaL3

Hover over a station to highlight it. Compare transfers before choosing metro for old town or beach hotels.

Metro access points for L9 Sud at T1 and T2.
Metro access points for L9 Sud at T1 and T2.

Before choosing metro

  • Check whether your ticket covers the airport metro before entering.
  • Expect at least one transfer for many central hotels.
  • Families and older travellers should check lifts, walking distance and transfer count.
  • Avoid complicated transfers with large suitcases during rush hour.
  • Compare with Aerobus or taxi if your route needs several changes.

Useful interchange stations

Main interchange stations include Europa Fira, Can Tries Gornal, Torrassa, Collblanc and Zona Universitaria. These can help if your hotel is close to L1, L3, L5 or L10 connections.

Good to know before you go

Is the metro the best way from Barcelona Airport?

Metro is a good choice if your hotel is near a convenient connection and you travel light. It is less ideal when you need several transfers with luggage.

Does the airport metro go directly to the old town?

Not usually door to door. Many old town, beach and central hotel journeys need at least one transfer, so compare the route before choosing metro.

Should families use the airport metro?

Families can use metro, but Aerobus or taxi is often easier with strollers, tired children or large bags.