Port Of Spain to Barcelona Flights

Piarco International Airport

The Piarco International Airport sits in Piarco, which is around 20 miles from Port of Spain. When you travel to the airport by car, you can get there from downtown in 35 minutes or less when traffic is good. Some of the companies providing flights from Port of Spain include British Airways, United, and American Airlines, and they can be booked through Orbitz.com.

Parking for Travelers

The airport has long-term and short-term parking. The lot charges less than $1 for parking per hour, and you will pay less than $6 a day for long-term parking.

Renting a Car

If you need to get to the airport and do not have a car, you can rent one from Econo-Car or Auto Rentals. You pick your vehicle up from one location and return it before your flight departs. Alternatively, you can take a taxi to the airport instead.

Airport Food and Drinks

The Piarco International Airport has six different places where you can grab a drink or a meal. Church's Chicken provides the convenience of fast food, while Royal Castle gives you a place to relax and unwind before rushing off on your vacation. Low-fare tickets to anywhere in the world are available from Orbitz.com. Whether you need domestic or international flights from Port of Spain, Orbitz.com can find the right flight for you.

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.