Islip to Barcelona Flights

Islip Airport Information

Searching for low fares on flights from Islip can be time consuming, but Orbitz.com can help you save time and money. It compares and presents you with the rates of the airlines providing service to the airport, allowing you to choose the best rate for your budget and needs. The Long Island MacArthur Airport is the major airport serving Islip and its surrounding communities. It is located at 100 Arrival Avenue in Ronkonkoma and is about seven miles from downtown. Southwest Airlines and US Airways Express provide domestic and international flights. You will always receive the best air rates on Orbitz.com.

Transportation to the Airport

Alamo, National, Hertz, Budget, Avis, and Enterprise are the car rental companies located in the baggage claim area. Their rates vary by company and type of vehicle chosen. Orbitz.com works with these companies to give you the lowest rate available. Metered taxi service is also available. Public transportation is available for $1.50 from one of many bus stops to the airport.

Airport Parking Information

The airport has short-term, long-term, and economy parking located near the terminals. The short-term lots will cost $3 an hour, with a daily maximum rate of $25; the long-term rates are $4 an hour, with a maximum daily rate of $14. Economy parking is available for $4 an hour or a daily rate of $12.50. A cell phone lot is an option for picking up or dropping off passengers for free.

Airport Restaurant Information

The food court has several dining options for passengers, including Starbucks, Phillips' Crabs, Maggie O'Shea's, A&W, and the Great American Bagel and Bakery. You will find an assortment of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items. When you are searching for flights from Islip, check with Orbitz.com for the best rates on airfare 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.