Entebbe to Barcelona Flights

Entebbe Airport Information

Use Orbitz.com when you are searching for deals on flights from Entebbe. The Entebbe International Airport provides travelers with air service from several different airlines, including British Airways, Eagle Air, Air France, Egypt Air, and Kenya Airways. Orbitz.com works with these airlines to provide you the lowest rates on air tickets. The airport is located on Airport Road, also known as Kampala Road, and is a short drive from the center of Entebbe.

Ground Transportation to the Airport

Ground transportation from your hotel or downtown is available by taxi, hired car, public transportation, and rental car. Taxi service from most points in Entebbe to the airport will cost around $25. You can rent a car from Hertz and Europcar; their rates vary by company and your vehicle choice. Orbitz.com can provide you these company's lowest rates. Car hire companies are also available, and the rate is negotiable with the driver.

Airport Parking Information

The airport has several parking options, and the parking fee depends upon the type of vehicle you are parking. Cars cost 2,000 shillings for the first hour and 500 for each additional hour. Trucks, buses, and trailers cost more to park. Long-term parking is 10,000 shillings a day for all vehicles.

Airport Restaurant Information

The airport has several dining options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including Crane Cafeteria, Transit Restaurant, and Voyager Restaurant. Crane Restaurant and Transit Restaurant are both open 24 hours a day. Remember to check with Orbitz.com when you are searching for flights from Entebbe to save money on air and ground transportation.

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.