Poznan to Barcelona Flights

All about Poznan Lawica Airport

Hop flights from Poznan, Poland, at the Poznan Wienjawski International Airport. Also known as Poznan Lawica, the airport is located just five miles from the city center on Bukowska. Seven airlines operate out of this hub, including Norwegian, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines and Lufthansa. The airport is a very old one, established in 1913 when Poland was under Prussian rule. Today, Poznan Lawica is a bustling international airport with low fares advertised on Orbitz.com

Poznan Lawica Parking

Park your car at one of three parking areas near the terminal. The long-term parking rates begin at $13 for a two-day stay and goes up to $72 for a month of parking. The short-term parking lot rate begins after 15 minutes in the lot. The cost is $1.73 for a half hour in the lot and up to $3.47 for an hour of parking. The Poznan Lawica airport also offers a monitored parking area closer to the terminal than long-term parking. The rates for this lot start at a $1.44 for an hour and go up to $8.67 for 12 hours and $52 for a week.

Getting to the Airport

There are three ways to get to the Poznan airport. The City Public Transit Company system is linked to the airport, so you can catch a bus from anywhere in the city to Poznan Lawica. The rate for the ride is $1.27 one way. A taxi will run you an average of $4.05, while a private shuttle could cost around $52 or more. Another option is a hotel shuttle, if you are visiting Poznan.

Poznan Restaurants

Finding food on the way to the airport is important, especially before a long flight. You can find a hearty sit-down breakfast at Zielona Weranda in downtown Poznan. The restaurant offers international fare, so ask for some of your favorite breakfast or brunch foods. When booking flights from Poznan, save enough to enjoy every moment of your trip by purchasing tickets on 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.