Shenzhen to Barcelona Flights

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Booking flights from Shenzhen is a breeze when you use Orbitz.com. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport serves the Shenzhen area and is located near the Fuyong and Huangtian villages. It is a large international airport and serves more than 26 million passengers each year. It is a fairly new airport that opened its doors in 1991. Airlines serving the airport include Air China, Dalian Airlines, Air Koryo, AirAsia, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, and Shandong Airlines, among others.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Parking

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport offers ample parking for travelers. The first 15 minutes of parking is free of charge. Each hour will cost you two yuan for each additional hour. The highest daily rate is 50 yuan per day. The parking lots are located near terminals A and B. The parking lots are staffed by security 24 hours a day.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Transportation

There are several ground transportation options at the airport. The local metro's Airport East Railway Station and Subway 1 provide easy access to the airport from downtown Shenzhen. Taxis to the airport from the center of Shenzhen will cost about 36 yuan. The most common taxi services in the area include the Red Taxi and the Green Taxi.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Restaurants

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport provides a variety of cafes and restaurants for travelers, serving mainly Chinese cuisine. There are a variety of vending machines available at the airport for you to purchase snacks and beverages. Remember to book your flights from Shenzhen with 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.