Aruba to Barcelona Flights

Queen Beatrix International Airport

The Queen Beatrix International Airport is located on Wayaca, approximately 12 miles from downtown Oranjestad. Fifteen airlines service the airport, including JetBlue, Air Canada, US Airways and United Airlines. When you use Orbitz.com to book flights from Aruba, the website finds you the best deals on airline tickets. The site searches all available flights, so you can choose an air ticket that fits your budget.

Parking and Transportation

The airport offers long-term parking for passengers who need to leave their vehicles at the airport while they travel. Long-term parking costs approximately $17 per day. You can also take a taxi to the airport. Taxi fares range from $15 to $30, depending on the length of the trip. Buses also run between the airport and Oranjestad. At $1.26 per trip, this is the cheapest way to get to the airport. If you need access to a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, Orbitz.com can reserve a rental car for you.

Dining at the Airport

The Queen Beatrix International Airport features food stands and vending machines for people who want to grab a quick snack before their flights. If you booked your flight from Orbitz.com, all of the small details are taken care of before you arrive at the airport, so you have plenty of time to grab a snack and a drink before you board your plane. In addition to booking flights from Aruba, the website can find you deals on hotels and tickets to local attractions.

Trips to Barcelona

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is the second largest city in Spain and has a population of over 1.6 million. Flights to Barcelona arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport, located about 11 miles from the center of the city. The airport is one of the top 10 busiest in Europe, with over 34 million passengers passing through it in 2011. Some of the airlines flying into El Prat Airport include Aeroflot, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, with most offering reservation services with great deals for budget travelers through Orbitz.com.

Transportation From the Barcelona El Prat Airport

Travel from the airport to the downtown area is available by commuter train, taxi and the city's bus services. The rail service connects Terminal 2 at the airport to the Barcelona Metro, while a bus service is available every 10 minutes. The train takes 27 minutes, while buses take approximately 35 minutes to make the journey to the downtown area. Bus and metro tickets cost about $16 and include transfers, with the ability to use the ticket on both transport types. Taxis can be caught in front of each of the airport's terminals. More than one suitcase or larger items will incur an additional transport fee when using the city taxis.

The Weather in Barcelona

Those traveling to Barcelona should expect mild seasonal weather conditions, with summer temperatures ranging from lows in the mid-50s to highs in the low 80s. During the winter, temperatures drop to the mid-teens, with highs generally around the low to mid-40s. Those enjoying summers in Barcelona should need nothing more than a light jacket on cooler evenings, while those visiting in the winter should wear moderate to heavy clothing with a heavy jacket to ward off the cold.

Things to Do in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city that devotes much of its entertainment energy to the arts, offering live music and theatre in a variety of genres. There's everything from opera at the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house to the annual three-day Sonar pop music festival. Sports are also a major attraction for those taking flights to Barcelona, as it's the home of the world-famous football team FC Barcelona along with professional basketball and rugby teams.