# Taxi from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Plaça de Catalunya

A taxi from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Plaça de Catalunya costs about €33.05 on a weekday and €37.65 at night (17.3 km, about 32 min). From the official Barcelona taxi tariff in force since 19 January 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Worked out from the Barcelona tariff in force from 19 January 2026. Status: Verified. 17.3 km, about 32 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Autovia de Castelldefels (C31) and Carrer de Pelai. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | €33.05 | €30.75–€35.10 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | €33.05 | €30.75–€35.10 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | €37.65 | €36.10–€39.05 | Tarifa 2 (working days 20:00 to 08:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | €37.65 | €36.10–€39.05 | Tarifa 2 (working days 20:00 to 08:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Tarifa 1 (working days 08:00 to 20:00): €2.80 ([source](https://docs.amb.cat/alfresco/api/-default-/public/alfresco/versions/1/nodes/aad4b68d-bfc4-451e-8e01-f7d13dd617ed/content/Tarifes%20i%20normativa%202026.pdf?attachment=false&mimeType=application/pdf&sizeInBytes=539024))
- Tarifa 1 (working days 08:00 to 20:00): 14.88 km, 12.0 min in slow traffic: €25.66 ([source](https://docs.amb.cat/alfresco/api/-default-/public/alfresco/versions/1/nodes/aad4b68d-bfc4-451e-8e01-f7d13dd617ed/content/Tarifes%20i%20normativa%202026.pdf?attachment=false&mimeType=application/pdf&sizeInBytes=539024))
- Meter steps of 0.05 (completed steps only): −€0.01 ([source](https://docs.amb.cat/alfresco/api/-default-/public/alfresco/versions/1/nodes/aad4b68d-bfc4-451e-8e01-f7d13dd617ed/content/Tarifes%20i%20normativa%202026.pdf?attachment=false&mimeType=application/pdf&sizeInBytes=539024))
- Airport supplement (pick-up or drop-off): €4.60 ([source](https://docs.amb.cat/alfresco/api/-default-/public/alfresco/versions/1/nodes/aad4b68d-bfc4-451e-8e01-f7d13dd617ed/content/Tarifes%20i%20normativa%202026.pdf?attachment=false&mimeType=application/pdf&sizeInBytes=539024))
- Total, typical traffic: €33.05

> The Vallvidrera tunnels are optional; if you choose them, you pay the toll both ways.

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).** Taxis wait at the official ranks outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Trips from the airport pay the airport supplement and have a minimum fare.
- **Drop-off: Plaça de Catalunya.** The big square at the top of La Rambla and Passeig de Gràcia, the meeting point of the old city and the Eixample, with the Aerobús stop to the airport.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Plaça de Catalunya?

About €33.05 on a weekday in the daytime, €30.75 to €35.10 depending on traffic, for 17.3 km (about 32 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: €2.80 to start, then €1.35 per km.

### Which surcharges apply?

On a weekday in the daytime: Airport supplement (pick-up or drop-off) €4.60.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

Weekday rush hour: about €33.05; Night: about €37.65; Weekend afternoon: about €37.65.

## Zones and charges on this trip

Plaça de Catalunya is in Barcelona metropolitan area (AMB).

| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Tarifa 4: Moll Adossat ↔ airport, all supplements included | No | Trips between Moll Adossat cruise terminals and Barcelona-El Prat Airport |
| Airport supplement (pick-up or drop-off) | Yes, €4.60 | Trips starting, ending or passing through Barcelona-El Prat Airport |
| Moll Adossat cruise terminal supplement (pick-up or drop-off) | No | Trips starting, ending or passing through Moll Adossat cruise terminals |
| Fira Barcelona Gran Via supplement (pick-up) | No | Trips starting at Fira Barcelona Gran Via |
| Sants station supplement (pick-up) | No | Trips starting at Barcelona Sants station |

## More trips

- [Barcelona Sants station to Plaça de Catalunya](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/sants-to-placa-catalunya/index.md)
- [Moll Adossat cruise terminal to Plaça de Catalunya](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/cruise-terminal-to-placa-catalunya/index.md)
- [Plaça de Catalunya to Park Güell](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/placa-catalunya-to-park-guell/index.md)
- [Plaça de Catalunya to Camp Nou](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/placa-catalunya-to-camp-nou/index.md)
- [Plaça de Catalunya to Tibidabo](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/placa-catalunya-to-tibidabo/index.md)
- [Plaça de Catalunya to Fira Gran Via](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/placa-catalunya-to-fira-gran-via/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sagrada Família](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-sagrada-familia/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Park Güell](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-park-guell/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Barcelona Sants station](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-sants/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to La Rambla (Liceu)](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-la-rambla/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to El Born (Picasso Museum)](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-el-born/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Barceloneta beach](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-barceloneta/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Port Olímpic](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-port-olimpic/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Casa Batlló](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-casa-batllo/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Plaça d'Espanya](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-placa-espanya/index.md)
- [Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Fira Gran Via](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-fira-gran-via/index.md)

The full tariff: [Barcelona taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Plaça de Catalunya, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/es/barcelona/bcn-to-placa-catalunya/ (checked 3 November 2026)