About Barcelona
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport is an international airport serving Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, Spain. It is the second busiest airport in Spain and the sixth busiest in Europe. The airport is a hub for Vueling and Level, and a focus city for Air Europa and Iberia.
The airport has two terminals: the older Terminal 2 and the massive, modern Terminal 1 designed by Ricardo Bofill, which opened in 2009. Terminal 1 is shaped like a sword and is flooded with natural light through its glass walls. It handles the majority of the airport's traffic. The airport is located 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of the centre of Barcelona.
Barcelona-El Prat is known for its "air bridge" (Pont Aeri) service to Madrid, which was the world's busiest air route until 2008. The airport features three runways, including a cross runway used for night operations to minimize noise over nearby residents. Its proximity to the sea creates a scenic approach for landing aircraft.