Cruise port
Barcelona cruise port to airport private transfer
Your chauffeur meets you at the Barcelona cruise terminal and drives you to El Prat T1 or T2 in about 25 minutes. Help with your luggage and a fixed price.
- Distance
- 19 km
- Without traffic
- ~25 min
- Advance booking
- VTC
- Tolls included
- Fixed price
- Name sign
- Meet & greet
Port of Barcelona (cruise terminals) → Barcelona Airport
Transfer from the Port of Barcelona (cruise terminals) to Barcelona Airport: route, journey time and vehicles
Barcelona receives cruise ships at Moll Adossat and Moll de Barcelona. Moll Adossat lies below Montjuïc. Moll de Barcelona sits beside the World Trade Center, near the Columbus monument. Port works and operations can change access points. Your cruise line lists your assigned terminal in the travel documents. Send us the terminal and ship's name when you book.
From the port, your chauffeur takes the Ronda Litoral (B-10) towards the Llobregat and follows the C-31 to the airport turn-off. The distance is 18 to 21 km depending on the terminal: around 20 minutes without traffic from the World Trade Center and around 25 from the terminals at the far end of Moll Adossat. At the airport you are dropped at departures for your terminal; tell us your airline, because T1 and T2 are separate buildings.
Cruise lines disembark passengers in groups from early morning and give each one a time to leave the ship. We set the pick-up from that time. Before leaving the terminal you collect your cases in the baggage hall, where the cruise line groups them by the colour or number on the tags you were given on board. Your chauffeur waits at the terminal exit with a name sign and helps you load your cases into the car. If you are travelling with older passengers or anyone with reduced mobility, tell us when you book so your chauffeur can plan where to stop.
To avoid a rush, add check-in and the time your airline asks you to arrive before departure to the drive itself. If your flight leaves in the afternoon, you can book the chauffeur by the hour, see the Sagrada Família or go up Montjuïc with your luggage in the boot, and reach the airport afterwards. If you fly outside the Schengen area, for example to the UK or the United States, you also go through passport control, so allow time for it.
One large cruise suitcase per person fills a boot quickly. The Mercedes E-Class takes 3 passengers and 3 suitcases; for more people or more bags, the V-Class carries 7 and 7. Families or friends who sailed together fit in an 8 to 19-seat minibus or a coach for up to 55, so nobody has to split across several cars. We also drive the reverse route, from the airport to your ship, and from the port to your hotel if you are staying on in Barcelona.
See also our cruise port transfers and our hourly chauffeur service.
Included in your transfer
- Fixed price with tolls and luggage included
- 30 min free waiting from the agreed pick-up time
- Name sign at the airport or cruise port
- Free child seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pick-up
- We confirm availability when you book in advance
Free child seats
Ask for a free baby seat, child seat or booster when you book. Give us each child's age, height and weight. Tell us about any pushchair or travel cot. We confirm the vehicle according to the space your luggage needs.
Book in advance
Tabarecar runs under a VTC licence, Spain's category for licensed private hire with a driver. You book every transfer before the trip, and we do not pick up passengers without a booking. Ask for a quote by WhatsApp, phone, email or the booking form; a quote needs no prepayment. Book early in summer, over bank holidays and during large trade fairs.
Request a quote
Request a free quote. We confirm the price before your journey.
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Ways to get from the Port of Barcelona (cruise terminals) to Barcelona Airport
Public transport lines, timetables and fares vary by route and season, so check each operator's website before you travel.
| Option | Door to door | Luggage | Price | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train, metro or public bus | No: stop to stop, sometimes with a change | You carry it along platforms and up stairs | Per-person ticket at the public fare | Depends on each line's timetable and frequency |
| Shuttle bus or shared transfer | Fixed stops, or drop-offs at other hotels before yours | In the hold or boot, with a limit per passenger | Per-person ticket or seat | Fixed timetable, or you wait for other passengers |
| Rental car | Yes, but you drive and find parking | Depends on the boot of the car you are given | Rental, plus fuel, tolls and parking | Paperwork at the desk at pick-up and return |
| Tabarecar private chauffeur | Yes, to your address or the nearest accessible point | Included in the price; you choose the vehicle to fit your cases | Fixed price agreed before the trip, tolls included | 30 min free from the agreed pick-up time |
Fleet
Recommended vehicles for this route
Each card shows how many passengers and suitcases the vehicle takes. Choose by group size and luggage.
Executive saloon
Mercedes E-Class
For airport pick-ups, meetings and everyday journeys around Barcelona.
Tell us your suitcase sizes and bulky items before booking.
Luxury MPV
Mercedes V-Class
For families, small groups and ski trips, with everyone's luggage in one vehicle.
Tell us your suitcase sizes and bulky items before booking.
Medium groups
Minibus
For group transfers, conferences, weddings and day trips.
Tell us your suitcase sizes and bulky items before booking.
Large groups
Coach
For large groups, conferences and day trips, with luggage in the underfloor hold.
Tell us your suitcase sizes and bulky items before booking.
FAQ
Transfer to Barcelona Airport: frequently asked questions
How do I know which terminal I disembark from?
Your cruise line lists the terminal in your cruise documents and its app. If you cannot find it, give us the ship's name and date. We check the assigned terminal before your transfer. Port works and operations can change access points.
How much time should I leave between disembarking and my flight?
It depends on the disembarkation time your cruise line gives you and how early your airline wants you at the airport. Add check-in and security to the drive. Send us your flight and disembarkation time and we will suggest a pick-up time.
Can we see some of Barcelona before going to the airport?
Yes, with our hourly chauffeur service. We collect you at the terminal, your luggage stays in the boot, and your chauffeur drives you to the places you choose before dropping you at the airport. The chauffeur is not a tour guide.
There are more than 7 of us. How do we get to the airport?
For 8 to 19 passengers we use a minibus, and for 20 to 55 a coach. Tell us how many suitcases you have when you book so we can confirm everything fits. If your group leaves the ship at different times, we can combine several vehicles.
Where will my chauffeur meet me?
At the exit of the cruise terminal where your ship docks, holding a sign with your name. We wait 30 minutes free of charge from the agreed pick-up time; extra waiting time is charged.
How much does the transfer from the Port of Barcelona (cruise terminals) to Barcelona Airport cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the date and the time. We send you a fixed price before the trip, with tolls and luggage included, and a quote needs no prepayment. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pick-up.
How long does the transfer from the Port of Barcelona (cruise terminals) to Barcelona Airport take?
The journey covers about 19 km and takes roughly 25 min without traffic. Rush hour and high season add time, so allow for this when you choose your pick-up time if you have a flight or sailing to catch.
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