Lima to Barcelona Flights

Flights from Lima, Peru

Lima is the capital city of Peru and is home to the oldest university in the Americas. When you are planning to fly from Lima and want to find deals on your air ticket, use Orbitz.com. You can find the best deals on flights from Lima to your choice of destination.

Lima Airport

The Jorge Chavez International Airport is located off E Faucett Avenue and provides services for Lima travelers. In 2010, the airport was renovated and received the "Best Airport in South American 2010" award. The airport is located about seven miles from downtown Lima. Air service is provided by numerous airline companies, including United, Spirit, Delta, Copa, American, and several more.

Transportation and Parking

Transportation to the airport is provided by taxis, buses, car rental, and shuttle companies. When booking your flights with Orbitz.com, these transportation services can be purchased to save time and money. Taxis in Peru do not use fare meters, which means the customer must negotiate a price with the driver before heading to the airport. Parking is located near the airport and provides hourly and long-term rates.

Airport Restaurants

The Jorge Chavez Airport has many restaurants located inside the restaurant, for those who need a quick snack or want a full meal.

Orbitz.com will provide the best options for travelers looking for flights from Lima, especially for those on a budget. You will be given several options among a variety of airlines, so you can choose which air ticket best suits your 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.