Official radio taxi (IMET list)
The taxi from Barcelona airport to the city centre costs about €30–40 on the meter, including the €4.60 airport supplement. The trip to Plaça Catalunya is roughly 16–18 km and takes about 20–30 minutes in normal traffic.
Airport Taxi Barcelona · online booking
Pre-book your airport taxi
Pickup at El Prat T1/T2 or the cruise port, driver waiting at arrivals, confirmation by email.
How the fare is calculated
- Flag drop: €2.80
- Per km: €1.35 (weekdays 8:00–20:00, tariff T-1) or €1.66 (nights, weekends and holidays, tariff T-2)
- Airport supplement: €4.60
- Waiting time in traffic: €27.75 per hour
- Minimum fare from the airport: €21, all supplements included
Example: 16 km on a weekday comes to about €29 (2.80 + 16 × 1.35 + 4.60), at night or on a Sunday about €34 – plus waiting time in traffic. Try your own trip in the taxi fare calculator.
Taxi from Barcelona airport to popular areas
| Destination | Typical fare |
|---|---|
| Plaça Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample | about €30–38 |
| Gothic Quarter, El Born, Barceloneta | about €32–40 |
| Sagrada Família | about €33–40 |
| Sants station | about €24–28 |
| Cruise port | €46 fixed fare |
Estimates based on the official 2026 tariffs; the meter decides.
From Terminal 1 or Terminal 2?
Terminal 2 is a little further from the city than Terminal 1, so the fare can be a few euros higher. Both terminals have official taxi ranks outside arrivals – see the Barcelona airport taxi guide.
Cheaper alternatives
The Aerobús express bus and the metro line L9 Sud are cheaper but less convenient with luggage. For two or more people with suitcases a taxi is often the better choice, and a minivan taxi fits up to eight passengers.
Book your taxi from the airport
Want a driver waiting at arrivals? Pre-book with our booking form or call one of the Barcelona taxi companies.
Official radio taxi (IMET list)
Taxi Ecològic / ALLMOVE (Pro Taxi)
+34 932 783 000Official radio taxi (IMET list)
Radio Taxi 24H / Taxi 24 Horas Barcelona
+34 935 160 027Official radio taxi (IMET list)
Taxi Amic (Taxi Amic Adaptat)
+34 934 208 088Official radio taxi (IMET list)
Taxi Sobre Ruedas
+34 621 070 713Official radio taxi (IMET list)
Elegance Taxi Barcelona
+34 934 752 025Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Barcelona airport to Plaça Catalunya?
About €30–38 on the meter in 2026, including the €4.60 airport supplement. At night and on weekends the per-km price is higher.
Is the taxi from Barcelona airport to the city centre a fixed price?
No, taxis from the rank use the meter. Fixed prices are only offered for pre-booked taxis and transfers, and for the airport–cruise port trip (€46).
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