Valletta to Barcelona Flights

Malta International Airport in Valletta

The Malta International Airport is located in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. In 2011, the airport hosted nearly 350,000 travelers and provided amenities such as 24-hour banking, Wi-Fi, and postal services. Visitors who want to learn more about the airport and book flights from Valletta should check Orbitz.com.

Parking at Malta International Airport

Visitors at Malta International Airport receive 10 minutes of free parking in the short-term parking area. After 10 minutes, the charge is 1.80 euros for the first hour in short-term parking, with incremental increases that are capped at 5.00 euros for 12 hours. Long-term parking is 7.00 euros for 12 to 24 hours, with a charge of 5.00 euros for each additional day.

Airport Transportation in Valletta

Visitors to Valletta can use one of four express bus services to travel between the airport and their lodgings. Taxis are also available at fixed rates; the charge to travel from Malta International Airport to Valletta is 15.00 euros. Travelers who prefer to rent their own car can choose from one of eight agencies located in the airport. Those air travelers who want to find a car before they fly can visit Orbitz.com to make reservations. Guests of some local hotels can also use the hotel-to-airport shuttle service.

Restaurants at Malta International Airport

At the Malta International Airport, there is a central food court, as well as several restaurants located throughout the terminals. Visitors can choose from a wide variety of foods from other cultures, such as Indian, Italian, and Turkish options. There are also several fast food chains with restaurants at Malta International Airport, including Burger King, McDonald's, and KFC. Travelers who want to experience authentic food from all over the world should look for flights from Valletta at Orbitz.com.

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.