What the airport lists
- SIM cardsThe airport lists a Vodafone shop that sells prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs.
- Free Wi-FiAt Barcelona airport, the free Wi-Fi works like this. The free network is called Airport Free Wifi Aena. Sign in with your email address and confirm it within 15 minutes. After that there is no time limit.
Local SIM or eSIM
| eSIM | Local SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you get it | In the app, before you fly | At the airport: Vodafone |
| Ready when you land | Yes, if installed before the flight | After you have bought and set it up |
| Phone number | Data only, no number | Depends on the pack, see the carrier page |
| Plans and prices | Shown live below, by data size and days | On the carrier or airport page |
Local SIM details change. Confirm them with the carrier or the airport.
Set it up before you fly
- Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked: eSIM compatible phones.
- Pick a plan for your destination below.
- Payment is taken once the eSIM is ready.
- Install it at home over Wi-Fi: tap Install in the app or scan the QR code.
- After landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line.
- Most plans start when your phone first connects there.
Prefer a daily allowance? 1 GB per day · 7 days for €6.49: full speed up to 1 GB a day, then 512 Kbps until the next day.
Picked like in our shop: the cheapest plan with about 0.7 GB a day. Live prices for Spain.
Questions and answers
Can I buy a SIM card at Barcelona airport?
Yes. Look for Vodafone at the airport, or skip the search and install an eSIM at home before you fly.
Is the Wi-Fi at Barcelona airport free?
Yes, the airport offers free Wi-Fi. The network name and the sign-in steps are listed above.
Can I install the eSIM before I fly to Barcelona?
Yes. Install it over Wi-Fi at home, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line after landing in Barcelona. Most plans start when your phone first connects, so no days are lost.
Spain: how much data does a week need?
About 5 GB suit a typical week of maps, messages and rides. How much data do I need helps you pick a size.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. Plans are data only. Keep your own SIM for calls and texts, and use messaging apps over data.
Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue
How we check our data · Prices and plans come live from our catalogue; facts come from official sources, listed where we use them.
Sources: Aena: Vodafone at Barcelona-El Prat · Aena: Wi-Fi at Barcelona-El Prat
