Salt Lake City to Barcelona Flights

Salt Lake City International Airport

When searching for cheap flights from Salt Lake City, Orbitz.com is the place to go. No matter where you're flying, there is bound to be a flight available from Delta, Southwest, United Airlines or many other major carriers. Sitting four miles from the central downtown district, Salt Lake City International Airport is the 21st busiest airport in the United States and a great place to find nonstop flights to over 45 locations in the country.

Parking at the Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport offers hourly and daily indoor parking with easy access to terminal one and two for $28.00 a day. Economy parking is also available at a location a few blocks from the main terminal. Parking here is $7.00 per day and includes a free shuttle to the terminal. There are also park and fly options with a number of local businesses. Diamond Airport Parking offers rates that range from $6.60 to $22.38 a day. Perks with this service include a free shuttle to the airport and a car wash.

Transportation to the Airport

Most hotels in the Salt Lake area offer a free shuttle to the airport. Depending on traffic and the location of the hotel, a trip in a shuttle could take up to 20 minutes. There are also three taxi companies available. City Cab, Ute Cab and Yellow Cab can take passengers from a hotel or place of business straight to a terminal. Cabs can be hailed on the street or they can be booked online or by phone. Prices vary based on the time of year and how far the trip to the airport is. Utah Transit Authority offers buses to the airport that leave from the city center every 30 minutes during the weekdays, every hour after 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. This cheap and efficient transportation option costs $2.25 for a one-way trip.

Restaurants at the Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport offers several dining options in the main concourse, including a concessions area that offers McDonalds, Krispy Kreme and Starbucks. For coffee lovers, the local Mill Creek Coffee Roasters has a location in the airport. Passengers looking for a place to watch a game or grab a beer should try the Squatter Pub Brewery with its large selection of meals and brews. Before booking your next vacation, be sure to check out the cheap flights from Salt Lake City 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.