Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Barcelona, Spain. It is officially identified by the IATA code BCN and ICAO code LEBL. The airport is situated at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above mean sea level. It operates within the Europe/Madrid timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Reus Airport (REU) and Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation 13 ft

Coordinates 41.297, 2.083

Timezone Europe/Madrid

Runways 2

Expert Connection Tips for Barcelona-El Prat

T1 vs T2: Know Your Terminal T1 (newer) serves most major airlines. T2 (older, 3 modules) serves low-cost carriers. They are NOT walking distance - shuttle bus takes 10-15 minutes. Always check your terminal before arriving.

Tight Connection Times Minimum connection time varies by airline: Schengen-to-Schengen (60 min), Non-Schengen (90 min). However, summer months see frequent delays due to air traffic control. We recommend adding 30 minutes buffer.

Fast Train to City Center The R2 Nord train connects T2 to Barcelona center (Passeig de Gràcia, Sants) in 20-25 minutes. T1 has a free shuttle to T2 train station. Much faster than taxi during rush hour.

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Transport & Connections

Metro / Subway

Metro L9 Sud (Airport Barcelona) TMB
Metro L9 Sud (Zona Universitària - Aeroport) TMB

Airport Connection

Aerobús (Barcelona) AMB
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Regional & Commuter Rail

Rodalies R2 Nord Rodalies de Catalunya

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Nearby Airports

Reus Airport REU Girona-Costa Brava Airport GRO Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport PGF

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FAQ

The IATA code for Barcelona El Prat Airport is BCN. Its ICAO code is LEBL.

Barcelona El Prat Airport is located in or near Barcelona, ES. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Barcelona El Prat Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Barcelona El Prat Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.