Graz to Barcelona Flights

Flying from Graz Airport

Graz Airport is located in Feldkirchen, about six miles (10 kilometers) south of the Austrian city of Graz. Thirteen airlines offer flights from Graz Airport, and you will find deals on flights that leave from this airport when you book your air ticket with Orbitz.com.

Parking at Graz Airport

Over 2,200 parking spaces are available at the five parking areas in Graz Airport. Up to 30 minutes of parking is free of charge at any of the facilities, and prices for an hour of parking range from 1.60 euros to 2.30 euros. Daily parking fees begin at 8.80 euros, and monthly parking starts at 100 euros. You can pay for the parking option of your choice at the parking kiosk on the road that leads to the parking area, or you can use the automated payment machines at each of the facilities.

Getting to Graz Airport

A convenient bus runs from the central Graz Jakominplatz railway station to the airport, and it costs two euros. The first bus leaves the city at 4:45 a.m., and the last bus departs for the city at 11:15 p.m. Intervals between buses range from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the time of day. The trip takes about 20 minutes. Trains run from Graz and other area cities to the Graz-Feldkirchen railway station, from which it takes four minutes to walk to the airport. Reliable city taxi companies provide service to the airport as well. Make sure to check the information on the air ticket you purchase through Orbitz.com to find out when you need to arrive at Graz Airport.

Restaurants at Graz Airport

There is one restaurant, called Globetrotter, located in Graz Airport. You will also find two cafes: Take Off and Follow Me. Sorger-BOX offers a selection of strudels and other pastries you can enjoy on board or while waiting for your plane. When you book your choice of deals on flights from Graz with Orbitz.com, you can also book other travel services at your destination, so you can relax knowing that everything will be ready for you wherever you land.

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.