This page will help you decide which airport you should fly to and how to get to Barcelona from each one.
Which Airports in Barcelona does Ryanair Fly to?
Ryanair doesn't fly to any airports in Barcelona.But Ryanair Has Flights to 'Barcelona Reus' and 'Barcelona Girona'!
Yes, and China calls itself a 'People's Republic', doesn't mean we have to believe them.What Ryanair calls 'Barcelona Reus' is actually called Reus Airport (code: REU). Ryanair's so-called 'Barcelona Girona' is actually called Girona-Costa Brava Airport (code: GRO).
Both airports are about 100km from Barcelona.
I asked Ryanair's spokesman why they claim they fly to Barcelona when it's not true. Read their response: Ryanair's Flights to 'Barcelona'. Barcelona International Airport is by far the closest airport to Barcelona. Reus and Girona are both 100km from Barcelona city.
Is flying to Barcelona starting to look complicated? Not really -if you want to fly to Barcelona, just don't fly with Ryanair. But if you want to visit Girona or Reus, consider flying with the Irish airline. Read on for the pros and cons of each airport.
Why Fly to Barcelona International Airport?
Because you want to visit Barcelona! The city's main airport also has far more flights from all over Europe than the other two airports. Compare Prices on Flights to Barcelona.How to Get from Barcelona International Airport to Barcelona
You can get to Barcelona by bus and train - read more about Barcelona Airport Transfers.Why Fly to Girona?
Girona a medium-sized city of its own and is known for its Jewish quarter. It is a pleasant place to spend a day but not a place to base your vacation unless you plan on making lots of day trips. It is a good place to start if you are planning on heading to Figueres and into France, or to the Pyrenees. Compare Prices on Flights to Girona.In light of Ryanair's decision to cancel tickets bought from third party websites, you can no longer search Ryanair flights through this price comparison site.
Read more on How to Get the Cheapest Fares with Ryanair.
How to Get from Girona to Barcelona
- From Girona Airport to Barcelona Barcelona Bus is operated by Sagalés and, though it coincides its departures with Ryanair flights, is not operated by Ryanair. This can be a problem if your flight is delayed for some reason. The bus takes you to Estacio d' Autobusos Barcelona Nord, Barcelona's main bus station and takes 1h30. The Sagales website is only partially in English: click on 'HORARIS' and then all becomes clear!
- From Girona Center to Barcelona For those spending a few days in Girona before going on to Barcelona, Sagalés also runs the bus route from Girona bus station to Barcelona bus station.
Why Fly to Reus?
Reus is close to Tarragona, one of Catalonia's major cities and how to some important Roman ruins. It is an ideal place to start when heading south to Valencia. Compare Prices on Flights to Reus.See above for why Ryanair flights are missing from the price comparison.
How to Get from Reus to Barcelona
- From Reus Airport to Barcelona There is a transfer from Reus airport to Barcelona which costs 22€ return. A taxi can be 120€. There is also a bus from Reus airport to Reus center.
- From Reus Center to Barcelona The cheapest and quickest option is the train. The journey takes 1h30. Check Renfe for timetables and prices.
