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Second city

Cheapest airport ride

€5.50R2 Nord train · ~20–27 min
€1.90Metro Red Line · ~20 min

Fastest airport ride

~20–27 minR2 Nord train · €5.50
~20 minMetro Red Line · €1.90

Best months

May–June and September–October
April–June and September–October

First night

SplurgeMandarin Oriental, Barcelona

Sweet spotHotel Brummell

BudgetCasa Gracia Hostel

SplurgeBairro Alto Hotel

Mid-rangeThe Lumiares Hotel and Spa

BudgetGoodmorning Solo Traveler Hostel

The short version

You just landed in Barcelona — Gaudí's playground of mosaic lizards, beach bars, and late-night vermouth.
You have landed in Europe’s sunniest capital, seven hills of tiled facades, custard tarts and viewpoints over the Tagus, with the airport practically in the city.
Lisbon is cheaper from the airport: €1.90 against €5.50.
Same fastest airport ride: ~20–27 min in both.

Every figure comes from that city's own guide. Prices and times change; confirm before you book.