Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Barcelona Girona Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Security woke us up at 3am and told us to move to the other part of the building. -Julian and Mayumi
GRO Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Barcelona Girona Airport.
What to Expect
Girona Airport (code: GRO) consists of a small, two-level terminal building with 11 gates, a few restaurants and cafes, and a convenience/news store. At the time of this update, one restaurant is open 24 hours a day on the Landside; this could be seasonal hours only. WiFi is available to help pass the time, and there are outlets to charge mobile devices. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Girona Airport
Barcelona Girona hosts a lot of overnight sleepers as many passengers reportedly choose to sleep in the airport to catch early morning flights. Reviewers note that the seating is uncomfortable and includes armrests, which leads many people to sleep on the floor. However, security wakens floor sleepers at 5:00 AM as this is against the rules during the airport’s regular opening hours. While the overhead announcements are turned off during the night, the vending machines are described as loud. The airport’s air conditioning makes for chilly temperatures. Given the previous descriptions, travellers planning an overnight sleep at this airport should consider bringing a travel mat or sleeping bag, and earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones.
For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
In March 2018, a reader let us know that the airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Girona Airport:
- Hotel Vilobi – Three-minute walk to the airport. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Salles Hotel – No airport shuttle. Day-use rooms are available. » Check Rates
For more options, hotels near Girona Airport can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, no pay-per-use lounges were available at Barcelona Girona Airport.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us that water fountains are available. (August 2024)
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, all concessions operate dependent on flight schedules. Food options include: Burger King • La Pausa • Lavazza. Vending machines can be found at Check-In, Arrivals, and Baggage Claim areas.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader tells us mobile charging is available. (October 2019)
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Barcelona Girona Airport. Connect to the “Airport Free Wifi Aena” network. Type freewifi.aena.es in your browser and then confirm. Log in with your email, Facebook or LinkedIn account.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs operated by Caixabank and Santander are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Floor 0, Check-In Area.
Drinking Water – see “Drinking Water” above.
Duty-Free – Costa Brava Duty-Free offers duty-free shopping on Floor 1, airside. Opens 2 hrs 30 minutes before flight. The other stores in the airport (also Airside) are WH Smith convenience store and Sunglass Hut (Airside).
Family Services
- Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Locations: Airside, Floor 1, Boarding Area (2 locations).
- Strollers – Families who have checked in their children’s strollers can use a free stroller once they have passed through the security checkpoints and are in the boarding area. Locations: Floor 1, Boarding Area, past the security checkpoints.
Food & Drinks – see ‘Food & Drinks‘ above.
Information Desk – Location: Landside, Floor 0, Check-in Hall. Hours: unknown
Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
Luggage Wrapping – TrueStar Securebag heavy-duty luggage wrapping is available on Floor 0, landside, in the Check-In area.
Mobile Charging – see “Mobile Charging” above.
Police – Location: Floor 0, Arrivals.
Postal Service – Drop off your last-minute postcards at the airport’s mailbox. Location: Landside, Floor 0.
Rest Zones – see “Rest & Relaxation Zones” above.
Showers – see “Showers” above.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking Area – There are three outdoor terraces in the boarding area (airside) on P1.
Tax Refund – All foreigners or Spanish citizens not residing in Spain or in a European Union country who are travelling to a third country are entitled to a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund on their purchases in Spain. To get the refund, they must have their “Tax-Free” cheques stamped at Customs. This can be done in the airport or at the check-in area. For help finding the office where the process is carried out, please go to the airport’s Information Desk, also in the check-in area.
WiFi / Internet – see “WiFi / Internet” above.
Bus
The Barcelona Girona Airport is well connected to the bus system. Whether you are looking for a local bus to get you to the centre of Girona or you need a shuttle bus to the Barcelona El Prat Airport to catch another flight, the airport provides many options. For fares, routes and schedule information, visit the Barcelona Girona Airport website.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Dollar • Firefly • Goldcar • Interrent • Thrifty. Location: P0, near arrivals.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that provide an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area outside the Arrivals Hall. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. For more information, visit the Barcelona Girona Airport website.
Security & Safety
At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Barcelona Girona Airport. However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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