Chelly Posted February 18, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Some airports are easy to fly in and out of. Some airports are a horror. How is Barcelona airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbymark Posted February 18, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I am not a very confident traveller so would say Barcelona is a very easy airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelly Posted February 18, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I am not a very confident traveller so would say Barcelona is a very easy airport. Thanks for your good answer. Your description of yourself fits me perfectly. In addition to getting stressed by airports, I'm a solo, "older" woman traveller. I dread dealing with luggage, ATM's and finding a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted February 18, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The Barcelona airport is easy and fairly modern. Of course , unless you have the misfortune I had in the Summer of 2006 of landing there in the middle of an illegal strike of the bagagge handlers... I thought I would never ever be able to face that airport again without getting sick to my stomach! But last year I conquered my demons, and flew out of the Barcelona airport with no problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted February 18, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 18, 2009 It is an easy airport with several ATM's and easy to find a bus or taxi right outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted February 19, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Easy-peasy lemon squeezy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted February 19, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2009 The airport itself is easy as are ATMs and taxis. However, I remember that the walk from the plane to our luggage seemed about the same distance as the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol! I don't think we could have been any further away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylasgirl Posted February 19, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2009 We have flown into Barcelona several times and it is super easy. We didn't have a long walk at all to where the taxis are. Easy easy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtonian Posted February 19, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Check-in areas can get very very crowded at peak times, but otherwise it is a great airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted February 19, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Very large, modern airport with all the facilities you could want. Most signage and announcements are in Catalan, Spanish and English. Lots of taxis outside. The people at the information desk speak English (sort of - lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare patrickmoran Posted February 19, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Sounds like clearing customs when arriving from the US is not much of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otstr Posted February 19, 2009 #12 Share Posted February 19, 2009 We were at the Barcelona airport twice last year. For our June departure to the US we sailed right through. In September we were stopped at 4 check points before we could get the the departure lounge. We were even check before we were allowed to SIT in the departure area. Not sure what prompted all the check points, but it sure took a lot of extra time to go through all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickey 88 Posted February 19, 2009 #13 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Sounds like clearing customs when arriving from the US is not much of an issue. It's not really - we have arrived from the U.S., the U.K. and Switzerland and each time, a short stop at Immigration for passport stamps and on to Luggage Claim. After getting your bags, follow the signs to the Green doors (Nothing To Declare) and you're outside.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazirus65 Posted February 20, 2009 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Flown in and out of Barcelona Airport more times than i care to remember, it is one of the better european airports and very easy to navigate around with good signage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinelyRetired Posted February 20, 2009 #15 Share Posted February 20, 2009 There are tons of carts in baggage area. Easy to get, and then proceed to the curb. I was alone & navigated it easily, got my bags & headed out to find my driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelly Posted February 20, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted February 20, 2009 OP here. This is all really good news. Thanks all for reducing my travel anxiety. Perhaps in the future I will book more cruises in and out of Barcelona. Now, just have to clear up an issue with Hotel Jazz booking which I will post on a separate thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted February 20, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 20, 2009 There is only a small difference compared to most international airports: Before you reach the baggage claim area: Check on these monitors: Which is your baggage claim area??? Once you passed the doors you cannot return to the transit hall which connects all three Terminal areas. Regards, HeinBloed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted February 20, 2009 #18 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Some airports are easy to fly in and out of. Some airports are a horror. How is Barcelona airport? Easy and Modern :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted February 20, 2009 #19 Share Posted February 20, 2009 But do not forget one point: The information are limited to the current terminal operations... In 2009 a new terminal will be opened... then everything can be totally different... Like you had with T5 in Heathrow when the new terminal was opened... So let's see what happens when the new terminal goes in operation. Regards, HeinBloed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poconolady Posted February 20, 2009 #20 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Barcelona is one of the easier European airports to navigate. I found ATM's a little difficult to find upon arrival. In the departure area there is great shopping, lots of different stores that you don't find in other airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW 2 CRUISIN Posted February 20, 2009 #21 Share Posted February 20, 2009 While we're on the subject of the Barcelona airport.... How far is the airport from the cruise port, distance and time-wise? Wondering how long I need to get to the airport after the cruise? Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted February 20, 2009 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2009 While we're on the subject of the Barcelona airport.... How far is the airport from the cruise port, distance and time-wise? Wondering how long I need to get to the airport after the cruise? Thanks! :) about 10 miles = 16 kms if there is no traffic 25-30 minutes depends to the day and time of travel Regards, HeinBloed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Man Posted February 21, 2009 #23 Share Posted February 21, 2009 We flew out of Barcelona on a Monday morning, rush hour. It was about 45 minutes from downtown (with a good driver :p). We waited in line about 7-8 minutes to get to the ticket agent, and when we got there he apologized for the wait. Huh? Apparently there was a strike and managers were filling in. We didn't even notice. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazirus65 Posted February 21, 2009 #24 Share Posted February 21, 2009 While we're on the subject of the Barcelona airport.... How far is the airport from the cruise port, distance and time-wise? Wondering how long I need to get to the airport after the cruise? Thanks! :) like others have mentioned traffic, time of day and day of the week will all play a part in how long it takes i have done it in 20 minutes on a sunday morning while other times it took up any where up to 45 minutes. if you factor in an hour for the journey you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW 2 CRUISIN Posted February 21, 2009 #25 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks for the info! Still trying to figure out how much time we need from when the ship docks till our plane leaves to come back to NY. Have recent cruisers been able to make flights as early as NOON on the day of debarkation? It seems too early to me, but with only 30-45 travel time, it seems possible in a good airport...like Barcelona sounds. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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