BCN Barcelona flight connections
#1
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BCN Barcelona flight connections
Our first time to Barcelona Airport. We are arriving in Terminal 1 on AA flight from JFK at 7:15am. We have an Easy Jet flight booked out of Terminal 2 at 8:55am. I am an AAdvantage Platinum.
Will we have priority bags upon arriving in BCN?
How long does it take to get our bags and go through customs and immigration? We will be in the first row of Coach behind First Class
How long does it take to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2?
Is customs and immigration busy at 7:15am?
Thanks for suggestions.
tourist guide barcelona says:
AENA (Spanish Airports operator)
Terminal 1 primarily serves all international non-Schengen arrivals, oneworld, SkyTeam and Star alliances:
Also note Terminal 2A is currently closed for construction; airlines normally served by T2A are served by T2B. EasyJet and EasyJet Switzerland are served by T2C.
Terminal 2B currently serves:
Link to airlines serving airport and terminal used
Link to interterminals transport information
Left Luggage: According to tourist guide barcelona:
Will we have priority bags upon arriving in BCN?
How long does it take to get our bags and go through customs and immigration? We will be in the first row of Coach behind First Class
How long does it take to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2?
Is customs and immigration busy at 7:15am?
Thanks for suggestions.
====================MODERATOR NOTE===============
BCN airport map -
pink line is interterminal shuttle; reverse "C" is R2 Nord RENFE railroad station
BCN airport map -
pink line is interterminal shuttle; reverse "C" is R2 Nord RENFE railroad station
tourist guide barcelona says:
Originally Posted by Tip
It is highly recommended that you find out in advance of your trip what terminal
you are flying from (or to) Either Terminal 1 (T1) or Terminal 2 (T2A, T2B or T2C) because you
will need to allow for up to an additional 30 minute transfer by airport shuttle bus to the other
terminal if you arrive at the wrong terminal. The time for the transfer between T1 and T2 is
between 10-15 minutes however you may need to wait (7 minutes) for the next shuttle bus.
you are flying from (or to) Either Terminal 1 (T1) or Terminal 2 (T2A, T2B or T2C) because you
will need to allow for up to an additional 30 minute transfer by airport shuttle bus to the other
terminal if you arrive at the wrong terminal. The time for the transfer between T1 and T2 is
between 10-15 minutes however you may need to wait (7 minutes) for the next shuttle bus.
Terminal 1 primarily serves all international non-Schengen arrivals, oneworld, SkyTeam and Star alliances:
Code:
Terminal T1 It groups together the flights of the airlines Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolneas Argentinas, Aeromxico, Air Algerie, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, Air Nostrum, Air One, Alitalia (and its subsidiaries CAI First and CAI Second), American Airlines, Arkia Israel Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Ba Cityflyer, British Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, EgyptAir, El Al, Emirates, Finnair, Helitt Lneas Areas, Iberia, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Niki Lufthart, Orbest, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sun D'Or International Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, TAP Portugal, Tarom, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways and Vueling.
Terminal 2B currently serves:
Code:
Terminal T2 B Aer Lingus, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Transat, Armavia, Atlantic Airways, Belavia, Blue Air, Euro Afrique Express, Freebird Airlines, Gambia Bird Airlines, Germanwings, Icelandair, I-Fly, Jet2.com, Jetairfly, Kolavia, Luxair, Monarch Airlines, Net Jets Europe, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Norwind Airlines, Onur Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Air, Red Wings Airlines, Rossiya-Russian Airlines, Ryanair, SkyWork Airlines, SmartWings, Sunwing Airlines, TACV Cabo Verde Airlines, Transaero Airlines, Transavia.com, Ural Airlines, UTair Aviation, Vim Airlines, Wizz Air and Yakutia Air operate from here.
Link to airlines serving airport and terminal used
Link to interterminals transport information
Left Luggage: According to tourist guide barcelona:
Code:
There is no longer a left luggage service at T2 of Barcelona Airport. The luggage storage is now only available in T1 (Terminal 1) These are your two options for left luggage: Option 1 - Baggage storage at T1 Catch the shuttle bus from T2 to T1. At T1 you will be able to follow signs for left luggage in the terminal building. Option 2- Barcelona Sants Station baggage storage Catch the airport train to Sants station where there is a left luggage in the Barcelona Sants station building.
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#2
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Our first time to Barcelona Airport. We are arriving in Terminal 1 on AA flight from JFK at 7:15am. We have an Easy Jet flight booked out of Terminal 2 at 8:55am. I am an AAdvantage Platinum.
Will we have priority bags upon arriving in BCN?
How long does it take to get our bags and go through customs and immigration? We will be in the first row of Coach behind First Class
How long does it take to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2?
Is customs and immigration busy at 7:15am?
Thanks for suggestions.
Will we have priority bags upon arriving in BCN?
How long does it take to get our bags and go through customs and immigration? We will be in the first row of Coach behind First Class
How long does it take to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2?
Is customs and immigration busy at 7:15am?
Thanks for suggestions.
#3
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Assuming you bought a seperate, non-refundable ticket, this could be quite risky.
I don't know for sure, but the cheap European LCCs can often be unforgiving towards being late. I wouldn't count in them being leniant with a 'flat tire rule'. Their walk up fares could be expensive, as well.
I don't know for sure, but the cheap European LCCs can often be unforgiving towards being late. I wouldn't count in them being leniant with a 'flat tire rule'. Their walk up fares could be expensive, as well.
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ETA: I just looked it up -- the terminals are 4 km (that's 2.5 MILES) apart!
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That's going to be a bit tight, but definitely doable.
Easyjet flights depart from Terminal 2C (they arrive at 2b). Similar to LHR, that's separate buildings, and you would not want to have to walk back....
Getting through customs and immigration should not be a long wait. The BCN airport was eerily deserted the last few times I've been through it. Also, there's not many non-EU arrivals, so there should be no long queues at immigration/customs.
Priority baggage delivery is hit-and miss - don't count on it. But BCN has a very modern and quick bag delivery system. Getting one's bags 15 minutes after deplaning is common there.
In my experience, going from T1 to T2c takes around 45-50 minutes all in all. But then, I have an EU passport and never had to wait at immigration at all.
Easyjet is more than strict with their check-in cutoff time (normally 40 minutes prior to departure). 10 seconds later than the time printed on your BP and you won't be accepted for the flight anymore.
Do OLCI, so you'll have your boarding passes already. In case you're running late that'll give you an additional 20 minutes - if worst comes to worst you'd need to check your bags at the gate. EasyJet closes the gate 20 minutes prior to departure.
Easyjet flights depart from Terminal 2C (they arrive at 2b). Similar to LHR, that's separate buildings, and you would not want to have to walk back....
Getting through customs and immigration should not be a long wait. The BCN airport was eerily deserted the last few times I've been through it. Also, there's not many non-EU arrivals, so there should be no long queues at immigration/customs.
Priority baggage delivery is hit-and miss - don't count on it. But BCN has a very modern and quick bag delivery system. Getting one's bags 15 minutes after deplaning is common there.
In my experience, going from T1 to T2c takes around 45-50 minutes all in all. But then, I have an EU passport and never had to wait at immigration at all.
Easyjet is more than strict with their check-in cutoff time (normally 40 minutes prior to departure). 10 seconds later than the time printed on your BP and you won't be accepted for the flight anymore.
Do OLCI, so you'll have your boarding passes already. In case you're running late that'll give you an additional 20 minutes - if worst comes to worst you'd need to check your bags at the gate. EasyJet closes the gate 20 minutes prior to departure.
#7
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Minimum Connection Time at BCN for International/Domestic or International/International arriving on AA in T1 and departing T2 is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Since your flights will be in separate reservations, the MCT has no bearing on what you can book, nor whether you will be protected, but is a reasonable guideline. An able bodied person should be able to make the transfer within that time under most circumstances even when the airport is busy. Therefore, your connection time should be fine if the incoming is on time. Cross your fingers!
#8
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Based upon the times you gave, I assume you are arriving from JFK on AA and leaving to MXP on U2.
If your AA flight is significantly delayed on the day of flight, and it happens to be a day when the AA JFK-MXP flight operates (i.e., not Tuesday), I would call AA and asked to be put on the MXP flight.
If your AA flight is significantly delayed on the day of flight, and it happens to be a day when the AA JFK-MXP flight operates (i.e., not Tuesday), I would call AA and asked to be put on the MXP flight.
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Based upon the times you gave, I assume you are arriving from JFK on AA and leaving to MXP on U2.
If your AA flight is significantly delayed on the day of flight, and it happens to be a day when the AA JFK-MXP flight operates (i.e., not Tuesday), I would call AA and asked to be put on the MXP flight.
If your AA flight is significantly delayed on the day of flight, and it happens to be a day when the AA JFK-MXP flight operates (i.e., not Tuesday), I would call AA and asked to be put on the MXP flight.
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Minimum Connection Time at BCN for International/Domestic or International/International arriving on AA in T1 and departing T2 is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Since your flights will be in separate reservations, the MCT has no bearing on what you can book, nor whether you will be protected, but is a reasonable guideline. An able bodied person should be able to make the transfer within that time under most circumstances even when the airport is busy. Therefore, your connection time should be fine if the incoming is on time. Cross your fingers!
The moderator moved me away from the AA thread to Spain, hopefully I'll still get some knowledgeable responses!
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It is crucial that you get this time of 0855 out of your head, the vital time is 0815! That is when check in will close, on the dot. Miss that and you start from scratch with a new ticket, and walk up prices can be high. Easyjet are great but you have to be on time, and that is the time on their computer and there is no flexibility.
Personally I would never schedule two separate flights with less than an hour between them but you may well get lucky. Basically you have left no room for any problems, so if there are no problems you will be fine.
Personally I would never schedule two separate flights with less than an hour between them but you may well get lucky. Basically you have left no room for any problems, so if there are no problems you will be fine.
#13
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It is crucial that you get this time of 0855 out of your head, the vital time is 0815! That is when check in will close, on the dot. Miss that and you start from scratch with a new ticket, and walk up prices can be high. Easyjet are great but you have to be on time, and that is the time on their computer and there is no flexibility.
Personally I would never schedule two separate flights with less than an hour between them but you may well get lucky. Basically you have left no room for any problems, so if there are no problems you will be fine.
Personally I would never schedule two separate flights with less than an hour between them but you may well get lucky. Basically you have left no room for any problems, so if there are no problems you will be fine.
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Thanks for the tip about the 30 days in advance. I was thinking it was 24 hrs. in advance like on AA. As a previous post mentioned, this will give me an additional 20 minutes.
We've pre-paid for two checked bags. Is there a ticket counter where we would go and drop our two suitcases? How would we check them at the gate? In US, the bags wouldn't fit through the scanner.
We've pre-paid for two checked bags. Is there a ticket counter where we would go and drop our two suitcases? How would we check them at the gate? In US, the bags wouldn't fit through the scanner.
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But the OP has to check luggage, so it really doesn't matter if he can check in ahead of time. Still must be there by cut off time. It's definitely a tight connection. That AA flight, which I've take dozens of times, is quite often late.