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Alicante Airport
Airport Full Name:
Alicante Airport
Iata Code:
ALC
Location:
The airport is located seven miles (11km) south of Alicante.
Time Difference:
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts:
Tel: +34 (0)966 919 000, +34 (0)902 404 704.
Terminal Information:
Transfer Information:
Regular buses leave every 30 minutes for the main bus station in Alicante, and taxis are available outside Arrivals. Note that most package tour operators arrange transport.
Car Rental:
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sol-Mar, Europcar and National. Before booking it is worth finding out if it is possible to pickup and drop off rental cars at the airport, rather than at an off-site location.
Airport Taxis:
Airport Facilities:
The airport has bars, restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets, and several shops, including duty-free. ATMs and currency exchange facilities are also available. There is a VIP lounge which offers fax, photocopying and Internet capabilities for first- and business-class passengers. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking:
Parking is available.
Airport Hotels:
Departure Tax:
None.
Website:
www.aena.es
Barcelona Airport
Airport Full Name:
El Prat Barcelona Airport
Iata Code:
BCN
Location:
The airport is located seven miles (12km) southwest of central Barcelona.
Time Difference:
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts:
Tel: +34 (0)902 404 704.
Terminal Information:
A pedestrian avenue with moving walkways links the three terminals.
Transfer Information:
The Aerobus service goes to and from Placa de Catalunya every 15 minutes, dropping off at locations along the way. It is a good option for those with little luggage. Trains run from the airport to various stations in the city centre every 30 minutes, costing around EUR2.40; the airport station is located near Terminal A and is connected to the terminal by a moving walkway. There are taxi ranks outside the airport terminals; taxis are metered. The journey time by road or rail is between 20 and 30 minutes.
Car Rental:
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis:
There are taxi stands at every terminal at El Prat Barcelona Airport and the cost for a taxi to Plaça d'España in Barcelona is approximately EUR15 while a taxi to Sagrada Familia will cost EUR21 and take approximately half an hour. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis. Prices are steeper at night and on the weekends. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis.
Airport Facilities:
Facilities at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange facilities, banks, shops (including duty free), a children's play area, wireless Internet access, VIP lounges, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking:
The parking lots and multi-storeys work on a 'pay on foot' system. Parking tickets are issued on entry and must be paid before returning to your car in automatic machines freely available outside the terminals.
Airport Hotels:
Departure Tax:
None.
Website:
www.aenas.es
Gran Canaria Airport
Airport Full Name:
Gran Canaria Las Palmas Airport
Iata Code:
LPA
Location:
The airport is situated on the east coast of the island, 10 miles (16 km) south of Las Palmas.
Time Difference:
GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts:
Tel: + 34 (0)928 579 130, +34 (0)902 404 704.
Terminal Information:
Transfer Information:
Most tour operators arrange transport for their clients. For those that don't, there is a taxi rank at the airport and frequent bus services between to Las Palmas and other towns on the island.
Car Rental:
Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and National are all represented in or near the airport.
Airport Taxis:
Airport Facilities:
Facilities at the airport include bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office, a children's play area and a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking:
Short- and long-term parking is available.
Airport Hotels:
Departure Tax:
None.
Website:
www.aena.es
Ibiza Airport
Airport Full Name:
Ibiza Airport
Iata Code:
IBZ
Location:
The airport is situated about five miles (8km) south of Ibiza Town.
Time Difference:
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts:
Tel: +34 (0)902 404 704.
Terminal Information:
Transfer Information:
A bus runs every half an hour from the airport to Ibiza Town (and return). It is more convenient to take taxis, which are available for transport to Ibiza and other towns on the island. There are ferry crossings from nearby Puerto Formentera to the island of Formentara throughout the day, taking about 45 minutes.
Car Rental:
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Betacar Ibiza, Hertz and Centauro.
Airport Taxis:
Airport Facilities:
Facilities at Ibiza Airport include duty-free shops, restaurants, bars, fast food outlets, a bank, post office, bureau de change and ATMs. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking:
Short- and long-term parking is available. The first half hour or less is free.
Airport Hotels:
Departure Tax:
None.
Website:
www.aena.es
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