Aerobús Barcelona: price, stops, times and alternatives

How the Aerobús works

There are two lines. The A1 serves Terminal 1 and the A2 serves Terminal 2 (it leaves for the city from stop T2C and arrives at T2B). Both run to the same city stops and, according to Aerobús, take about 30 to 35 minutes depending on the time of day. The service runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Tickets are valid for 90 days from the date of purchase, and a return ticket is valid for a further 90 days from the outbound journey, according to the operator’s rates page. Buy only on the official site or at the stops: an old Aerobús web address that still appears in some guides no longer leads to the operator.

Aerobús price (checked 4 November 2026)

These are the fares published by the operator on its rates page. Fares change from time to time, so confirm the amount before you buy.

The operator also lists discounts for single-parent and large families on one-way tickets, available only through the driving and stop personnel. If you also plan to use the metro, compare with the metro and bus tickets guide before buying a combined ticket.

Aerobús stops

According to the operator’s FAQs, these are the stops in each direction. Plaça Universitat and T2C are used only on journeys from the airport to the city.

The Aerobús does not stop at Barcelona Sants station or at Barcelona Nord bus station. If you need either, see Sants to the airport and the Barcelona Nord guide. Not sure which terminal you need? Our T1 and T2 guide explains it.

Schedule and frequency

The Aerobús runs day and night. The operator publishes the timetable for each line and direction on its lines, stops and schedules page, with a view of upcoming arrivals at each stop. We do not quote a frequency here because it changes with the time of day, on Sundays and on public holidays: check that page the day before you travel.

If you land very late or very early, the bus is still running, but remember the last stretch from the stop to your hotel. Our guides to arriving at night and to an early-morning flight explain what else is running at those hours.

Luggage, pushchairs and wheelchairs

According to the operator, the buses have a reserved interior space for wheelchairs, baby strollers, bicycles and large luggage. Keep an eye on your hand luggage: the operator says it is not liable for damage, theft or loss of items you carry with you.

The space is shared by everyone on board, so on a busy bus a family with a pushchair and several large cases may find it tight. That is one of the situations covered in travelling with a lot of luggage or a group.

Aerobús compared with the other ways in

For the full comparison, including the night buses and the hire car, see Barcelona airport to the city centre. If you are heading to the Sagrada Família or Plaça de Catalunya, see the airport to the Sagrada Família and the airport to Plaça de Catalunya.

When a private car with driver is better than the Aerobús

The Aerobús is hard to beat for one or two travellers with ordinary luggage staying next to one of its stops. A pre-booked private car with driver is usually the easier choice when:

• you travel as a family or a group of four or more with suitcases, and want one vehicle for everyone (see lots of luggage or a group);
• you travel with young children and need child seats fitted before you set off (see kids and car seats);
• your hotel or apartment is not near a stop, and you would otherwise add a metro, bus or taxi at the end;
• you land late at night or very early, and prefer a driver waiting in arrivals over a walk with your bags;
• you have reduced mobility or heavy equipment (see reduced mobility at the airport);
• you want the price settled before you travel.

QuickPickups, which publishes this guide, sells this service: a licensed vehicle with a driver who meets you in arrivals, with your flight tracked and a fixed price. The booking box on this page is theirs and is marked as such.