Cleveland to Barcelona Flights

Cleveland International Airport

You can quickly and easily book cheap flights from Cleveland with Orbitz.com. The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is situated approximately nine miles southwest of the city's central business district. Both domestic and international flights are provided by the airlines serving the Cleveland airport, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways. The airport was the first in North America to have an airport-to-downtown transit connection. It was also the first airport to have an air traffic control tower and airfield lighting system.

Cleveland Airport Parking

Parking is available at the Cleveland International Airport 24/7. Color-coded cards are available to assist visitors in locating their vehicles in the on-site parking garages. Parking garage tickets are dispensed automatically at garage entrances. Acceptable forms of payment include personal checks, cash, and credit cards. The airport operates an economy shuttle parking lot at a rate of $8.00 per day. Smarte Cartes are also available at the airport at a rate of $2.00.

Cleveland Airport Transportation

Travelers using the Hopkins International Airport can take advantage of its connection to the Cleveland Rapid Transit system. In addition, the airport is also served by a dedicated taxi service comprised of 75 vehicles for the convenience of travelers. Rental car services are offered at a consolidated facility off the airport grounds. Transportation to and from the Hopkins International Airport can be quickly arranged through Orbitz.com.

Cleveland Airport Restaurants

Travelers who are looking for a snack or meal prior to boarding their flight will find that the Cleveland airport offers a variety of dining options, including Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels, Sbarro, and Subway. Finding breakfast or even a quick lunch or dinner is always fast and easy. Using Orbitz.com will help you to locate cheap flights from Cleveland and help you to find and book the best rates on all your ground transportation needs.

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.