Barcelona airport welcomes back visitors, but still not back to normal

Over 80 flights scheduled to pass through El Prat airport on Sunday, with Covid-19 controls still in place for international passengers

Passengers arrive in Barcelona after airlines resume international operations (by Albert Cadanet)
Passengers arrive in Barcelona after airlines resume international operations (by Albert Cadanet) / ACN

ACN | Barcelona

June 21, 2020 12:51 PM

The Barcelona-El Prat airport is welcoming international visitors after Spanish borders reopened on Sunday, ending a three-month state-wide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

After a 99% drop in passengers in May, the El Prat airport —one of Spain’s busiest, rivaling only with Madrid’s Barajas— has only started to recover its bustling activity.

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