A Guide to Barcelona Airport Taxi Service.
There are always a great deal of taxis available at Barcelona Airport. They cannot be hailed randomly - it is necessary to join a queue, where you will be directed to a taxi that is waiting. There are taxi ranks outside both Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2(T2) at Barcelona Airport. There is a minimum charge for taxis from Barcelona Airport. The standard Barcelona taxis are black with yellow sides.
Where to Catch a Taxi at Barcelona Airport
There are taxi ranks located outside T1 and T2 (T2A,T2B and T2C) at Barcelona Airport. They are easy to locate just look for the signs for the taxi rank when you leave any terminal building which will point you in the right direction to the nearest taxi rank.
You will save time if you specifically follow the signs to the nearest taxi rank rather than just walking to where you see people queueing for a taxi. This is because the nearest taxi rank could either be to the left or the right as you leave a terminal building and may not have a queue you would therefore miss it and spend additional time walking to a busy taxi rank which is further away.
You are not permitted to flag down a cab anywhere. It is necessary to head to the railed taxi waiting area at the front of the taxi line. There you will find a staff member in a high visibility jacket. They will direct you to a taxi that is allocated to you.
Prices for Taxis from Barcelona Airport
It is important to remember that there is a minimum charge on taxis from the airport of €20.00. This must be paid regardless of the length of the journey.
The suppliment on the taxis fare from the airport is €3.10, the rate per km after this costs: €1.18 / km (from T1) and €0.93 / km (from T2)
You will also need to cover the cost for any tolls passed through (there are no tolls between Barcelona Airport and Barcelona city centre).
It is worth noting that there may be extra supplementary charges for holidays, late nights and luggage. See below for more details.
If you are staying in a hotel near to the Barcelona airport you may not need to catch a taxi to your hotel this will cost €20.00, even if it is only a five minute journey. Check when you are booking the hotel if they have a hotel shuttle bus running from Barcelona Airport. Most of the hotels close to the airport provide this as a complimentary service.
Supplementary Charges for Taxis from Barcelona Airport
There are also extra supplements added on public holidays and at weekend after 00:00 midnight.
For exact details of these supplements and prices, check the Official Barcelona Taxi Website.
On entering the taxi, you can check all of the supplements on a sticker on the window in the back seat of the taxi.
If you are travelling from T1 at Barcelona Airport it is slightly further from Barcelona city centre that T2. This will add an extra 5 minutes and thus €5.00, to your journey into Barcelona city centre.
If you only have a small bag with you i.e. no larger than a normal handbag, it is best to request that it is not placed in the boot of the taxi. If it is smaller than 55x35x35cm it can travel with you in the taxi and will not be charged the extra luggage fee.
Mini-Van Transfer Service For More than Four People from Barcelona Airport
There are several reasons why you may want to hire a mini-van service as opposed to a taxi. Follow our link below to read our in-depth guide on how to arrange a mini-van transfer to and from Barcelona airport.
Mini-Van transport to and from Barcelona airport
Long Distance Taxi Journeys from Barcelona Airport
If you wish to travel long distance from Barcelona Airport, this could prove very costly in a standard Barcelona taxi (see above for information on charges). However, it is possible to get special deals for long distance journeys. These are available through a company called Taxi Vans. Note this is a privately operated taxi service. Their vehicles can either be ordered in advance through a booking by tourist information at the airport. It is best to reserve these vehicles in advance as they will not be simply waiting at the airport. However, if you arrive at the airport and require this type of transport head to Tourist Information and they will order the service on your behalf.
Taxi Van Taxi Booking Line:
Tel: +34 93 223 5151
Complaints Procedures for Taxis from Barcelona Airport
If you plan on making a complaint about your taxi driver, ensure that you ask for a receipt at the end of your journey. The receipt will include all of the information that you will need to provide when compiling your complaints procedures. see our Frequently Asked Questions on how to make an official complaint about a Barcelona Taxi service.
Taxis with Disabled Access from Barcelona Airport
The normal Barcelona Airport taxis are not suitable for travelers with wheelchairs or scooters. If you wish to require a taxi with disabled access, a company called Taxi Amic can help you. For more information on how to contact them, see our Disabled Holidays to Barcelona Article
How to Report Lost Property in a Taxi from Barcelona Airport
If you think that you may have left something in your taxi, it is possible to contact a specific helpline dealing with this. Full details of what to do in these circumstance can be found in an answer to one of our Lost property in Barcelona Taxi FAQ.
If you have further queries about Barcelona Airport Taxis, you may find the answer that you are looking for in our special taxis section of Frequently Asked Questions on Barcelona Taxi Service.
