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El Prat faces its busiest Easter Week with more than 4,200 flights
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is experiencing one of its busiest weekends of the year, with more than 4,200 flights scheduled between Friday and Monday. The increase in operations has been noticeable since today and anticipates more passengers, queues and activity in the terminals.
Friday has the highest volume of traffic, followed by a weekend with figures that are also high. This growth, greater than last year's, confirms the city's appeal as a destination in the middle of Holy Week.
The impact can be felt throughout the airport, especially in T1, where many international departures are concentrated. Check-in, security controls and boarding see more passengers at key times.
This increase also affects mobility on routes to the airport. Roads such as the C-31 or the connection from Plaça Espanya may see more traffic, especially during departure and arrival periods.
The increase in flights forms part of an upward trend in air traffic, with Barcelona consolidating its position as one of southern Europe's main hubs during holiday periods.
For travellers, the recommendation is clear: allow more time and anticipate every step of the journey, on a weekend when the airport sets the pace of the city.