Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Lounges: Complete Guide

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), Spain’s second-busiest airport, has 5 lounges across its 2 terminals.

Finding the right one is easier than it might seem. Your best option simply depends on your terminal, destination, and, in Terminal 1, whether you’re flying within or outside the Schengen Area.

This guide explains which lounge you can access, how to get in, and which one is best for your flight.

Barcelona-El Prat has 2 main terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

T1 is the larger, more modern terminal and hosts the majority of the airport's almost 100 carriers, including:

• American Airlines

• British Airways

• Delta Air Lines

• Emirates

• Etihad

• Iberia

• Lufthansa

• Qatar Airways

• SAS

• United

• Vueling

T2 mainly serves low-cost carriers, along with a small number of full-service airlines, including:

• Air Arabia Maroc

• Cathay Pacific

• EasyJet

• Iberojet

• Jet2

• Norwegian

• Ryanair

• Volotea

• Wizz Air

You cannot walk between the two terminals. Instead, the airport offers a free 24-hour shuttle bus that runs every 5-10 minutes. The journey takes 10-15 minutes. Allow extra time if you need to collect bags or change terminals for a connecting flight.

T1 has 4 lounges:

• Pau Casals is for Schengen and domestic flights (from the A, B, and C gates).

• Joan Miro is for non-Schengen flights (from the D and E gates).

• Colomer is for passengers flying to Madrid.

• The Premium VIP Lounge is landside (before security) and best for arriving passengers.

The Pau Casals VIP Lounge has showers, a children's area, a meeting room, and work areas.

Terminal 1, Level 2, near the A, B, and C boarding gates. After security, proceed toward the Sky Center and follow the signs for the VIP lounge.

04:30-23:30 (4:30am-11:30pm) daily

Most guests can stay in this lounge for up to 3 hours. (Transit passengers can stay for up to 4 hours.)

• Complimentary food and drinks

• Shower facilities (complimentary; subject to availability)

• Work areas

• Children's area

• Rest area

• Meeting room

• Nursing room

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Advance Purchase Options:

  • Purchase a 3-hour pass from the lounge operator for €48 (US$54).

  • GetYourGuide offers 3-hour access for €71 (US$80). Advance booking for a specific date and time is required.

• Memberships:

  • Dreamfolks and Priority Pass members can access this lounge in accordance with their membership benefits.

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into this lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass for US$55, without a membership.

  • Guest entitlements vary by membership program and issuing card.

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available with cards offering Dragonpass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass memberships, including:

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • LoungeKey via eligible Mastercards

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

• Walk-Up Access: Purchase access directly at the reception desk.

Children aged 5 years and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The Joan Miro VIP Lounge is a useful stop before long-haul flights.

It's divided into distinct zones by blue glass partitions that separate the main seating areas from a quiet room, a relaxation area with chaise lounges, and meeting rooms.

It also offers showers and a nursing room.

Terminal 1, Level 2, near the D and E boarding gates. After security and passport control, follow the signs for the VIP lounge.

06:00-21:00 (6am-9pm) daily

Most guests can stay in this lounge for up to 3 hours. (Transit passengers can stay for up to 4 hours.)

• Complimentary food and drinks

• Shower facilities (complimentary; subject to availability)

• Work areas

• Meeting room

• Nursing room

• Prayer room

• Silent room

• Rest area

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Advance Purchase Options:

  • Purchase a 3-hour pass from the lounge operator for €51 (US$58).

  • Lounge Pass and GetYourGuide offer 3-hour access for €51 (US$58) and €78 (US$88), respectively. Advance booking for a specific date and time is required.

• Memberships:

  • Dreamfolks and Priority Pass members can access this lounge in accordance with their membership benefits.

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into this lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass for US$55, without a membership.

  • Guest entitlements vary by membership program and issuing card.

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available with cards offering Dragonpass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass memberships, including:

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • LoungeKey via eligible Mastercards

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

• Walk-Up Access: Purchase access directly at the reception desk.

Children aged 5 years and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The Colomer VIP Lounge is best for eligible shuttle passengers flying to Madrid who want a short pre-flight stop for snacks, drinks, and workspace.

Terminal 1, Level 2, in the Barcelona-Madrid air shuttle corridor

06:00-21:00 (6am-9pm) daily

Most guests can stay in this lounge for up to 3 hours. (Transit passengers can stay for up to 4 hours.)

• Complimentary food and drinks

• Work areas

• Meeting room

• Rest area

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Advance Purchase Options:

  • Purchase a 3-hour pass from the lounge operator for €48 (US$54).

  • GetYourGuide and Lounge Pass offer 3-hour access for €48 (US$54). Advance booking for a specific date and time is required.

• Memberships:

  • Dreamfolks and Priority Pass members can access this lounge in accordance with their membership benefits.

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into this lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass for US$55, without a membership.

  • Guest entitlements vary by membership program and issuing card.

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available with cards offering Dragonpass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass memberships, including:

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • LoungeKey via eligible Mastercards

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

• Walk-Up Access: Purchase access directly at the reception desk.

Children aged 5 years and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The Premium VIP Lounge is the landside lounge option in T1. It is useful if you want somewhere to work or wait after arriving on a flight or before passing through security.

This facility forms part of Sleep & Fly, which offers hotel rooms by the hour.

Terminal 1, landside. From the Arrivals Hall, follow signs toward the Business Center and Barcelona-Madrid Air Bridge area.

Because this lounge is before security, leave enough time to pass security and reach your gate if departing from BCN. This is especially important for non-Schengen flights, where passport control can add time.

07:00-22:00 (7am-10pm) daily

Guests can stay in this lounge for up to 4 hours.

• Complimentary amenities:

  • Snacks

  • Drinks

• Amenities available for an additional fee (subject to availability):

  • Shower facilities

  • Bedrooms

  • Day beds

  • Gym

  • Conference facilities

• Advance Purchase Options:

  • Lounge Pass offers 4-hour access for €25 (US$28). Advance booking for a specific date and time is required.

• Memberships:

  • Priority Pass members can access this lounge in accordance with their membership benefits.

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into this lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass for US$55, without a membership.

  • Guest entitlements vary by membership program and issuing card.

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available with cards offering Dragonpass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass memberships, including:

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • LoungeKey via eligible Mastercards

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

• Walk-Up Access: Purchase access directly at the reception desk.

Children aged 12 years and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The Canudas VIP Lounge is the only T2 lounge.

It offers showers, work areas, and rest areas.

Terminal 1, Level 2. Turn left after the duty-free area.

06:00-21:00 (6am-9pm) daily

Most guests can stay in this lounge for up to 3 hours. (Transit passengers can stay for up to 4 hours.)

• Complimentary food and drinks

• Shower facilities (complimentary; subject to availability)

• Spa services (for additional charge)

• Work areas

• Rest area

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Advance Purchase Options:

  • Purchase a 3-hour pass from the lounge operator for €48 (US$54).

  • Lounge Pass and GetYourGuide offer 3-hour access for €48 (US$54) and €71 (US$81), respectively. Advance booking for a specific date and time is required.

• Memberships:

  • Dreamfolks and Priority Pass members can access this lounge in accordance with their membership benefits.

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into this lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass for US$55, without a membership.

  • Guest entitlements vary by membership program and issuing card.

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available with cards offering Dragonpass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass memberships, including:

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • LoungeKey via eligible Mastercards

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

• Walk-Up Access: Purchase access directly at the reception desk.

Children aged 5 years and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

For most travelers, the best BCN lounge is simply the one serving their departure area.

• T1 Schengen and domestic flights: Pau Casals

• T1 non-Schengen flights: Joan Miro

• T1 arrivals: Premium VIP Lounge

• All T2 flights: Canudas

Barcelona-El Prat Airport offers 5 lounges across Terminals 1 and 2. For all travelers, lounge choice comes down to terminal and destination.

Use Pau Casals for T1 Schengen and domestic flights, Joan Miro for T1 non-Schengen flights, Colomer for the Barcelona-Madrid air shuttle corridor, and Canudas for T2.