How do I get from the airport to the city in Barcelona?
Take the Aerobus from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 directly to Plaça de Catalunya, the heart of the city. It runs every 5-10 minutes, costs around €6.75 one-way (€11.35 return), takes about 35 minutes, and operates from roughly 5:30am to 1am. This is the fastest door-to-nearly-door option for most visitors staying in the Eixample or Gothic Quarter. The metro (L9 Sud line) is cheaper at €5.15 but requires a transfer at Torrassa or Zona Universitària to reach the center, adding time and luggage hassle. Taxis are metered with a fixed airport supplement bringing most rides to €35-45 depending on your destination; they queue outside arrivals at both terminals with no wait during normal hours. If you're staying near the waterfront or Barceloneta, a cab is genuinely worth considering over the Aerobus, which deposits you at Plaça de Catalunya and leaves you to sort the last stretch. Skip the unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
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