Barcelona is a fantastic all-year-round destination with something to offer everyone. If you are hoping to stay cool and dry while you explore the city, we recommend visiting in the spring or fall when the sun is out, and the temperatures stay cool. The winter months stay fairly mild in the city, and it’s a short journey to the
Pyrenees for all you skiers and snowboarders! Temperatures can get pretty hot in the summer, forcing some visitors to spend all their time in shady bars or on the beach.
There are at least twenty-four low-cost airlines providing service from almost any major European city to
Barcelona on any given day. If you book in advance, prices start from just 5 to 40 Euros - plus taxes. Here are a few:
www.Easyjet.com www.myair.com www.bmibaby.com
www.Ryanair.com www.sterling.dk www.helvetic.com
www.Vueling.com www.transavia.com www.alpieagles.com
www.Airberlin.com www.wizzair.com www.germanwings.com
www.jet2.com www.skyeurope.com www.flyglobespan.com
The
Barcelona airport, El Prat de Llobregat, is located eight miles from the centre. Trains (Ferrocarril linea C-1) leave from the airport and the following metro stations every half hour: El Clot, Arc de Triomf, Plaza Catalunya, and Sants Estació. The journey takes about 30 minutes and costs €3. The Aerobus takes 30 minutes and costs €3.50; a taxi should be between €15 and €24.
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