Flights from Saint Helier

Saint Helier provides access to Jersey, one of the British Channel Islands. Cheap flights from Saint Helier booked with Orbitz.com leave from Jersey Airport, located approximately five miles to the west of the city. The airport offers travel to Ireland, Germany and England. Major airlines that fly to this location include Lufthansa, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Air Berlin.

Parking at the Airport

Each parking garage at the airport sets its own fees. Car parking registration cards are available at terminals throughout the facility, and rates are posted at each lot. Yellow and red budget loading zones allow for curbside parking for 20 or 60 minutes, respectively. Long-term parking and hourly rates require use of the parking garages.

Saint Helier Airport Transportation

Taxi services provide a quick option if you need to be dropped off at the airport's main terminal. Rates typically cost around $20 to $30. Bus service from the city runs every 15 minutes during the airport's normal operating hours. The rates change seasonally and are posted on each bus. Rates typically cost around $5 per trip for travel to the airport.

Dining Options at the Airport

Bistro-style service is commonplace at the airport. The city's only fast food-style restaurants are also located at the main terminal. Local restaurants share space with McDonalds and Starbucks in the terminal and provide quick meals and dining options for travelers. Let Orbitz.com be your planner and help you find accommodations near your favorite restaurants in the city along with cheap flights from Saint Helier.

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.