Tampa to Oviedo Flights

Flying From Tampa

The commercial airport offering flights from Tampa is the Tampa International Airport. It primarily serves Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, and North American Airlines. The airport lies six miles west of downtown Tampa. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Tampa International.

Parking at the Airport

Tampa International Airport offers several parking options for your vehicle while you are away. Short-term parking is in a garage located above the terminal at the northern end of the airport. It costs no more than $20 for a 24-hour period. Long-term parking is the cheaper option; it costs $15 for 24 hours. The long-term parking area is adjacent to Airside A. Orbitz.com's flight planner option helps you choose parking options.

Transportation Options for Travelers

Getting to Tampa International Airport is easy by bus or taxi. HART makes regular stops at the east end of the red baggage claim near belt #15. Greyhound, meanwhile, has a terminal on Polk Street in downtown Tampa that has buses that travel to the airport. If you take a taxi, expect to pay at least $15. Orbitz.com may offer special deals for bus tickets, depending on your location.

Eating at the Airport

The landside building at the airport offers a variety of cuisines to refresh you before your flight from Tampa. If you want coffee and breakfast, you can have a latte at the Starbucks, which is open 24 hours per day. Terminal restaurants, including Burger King, are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Trips to Oviedo

Flying into Oviedo requires a trip to the Asturias Airport, located about 29 miles from the city. Most flights into the airport are domestic, but some international flights to Oviedo are available through connections in London and Paris. The airlines servicing Asturias include EasyJet, Iberia and Vueling, with those services available by reservation through Orbitz.com.

Transportation from Asturias Airport

Transportation to the city from the airport after your arrival is best done by intercity bus service due to the distance involved. Bus services are offered through Alsa Coach to Oviedo for about $9 and leave from the airport hourly during most of the day. Taxis can be conveniently found at the taxi rank in front of the terminal for about $0.65 per kilometer during the day or $0.80 per kilometer at night for the 47-km journey to Oviedo.

The Weather in Oviedo

The weather in Oviedo is a definite draw for visitors, with mildly warm summers that offer relief from the heat of other Spanish cities. The high temperatures during the summer months are rarely above the low 70-degrees Fahrenheit range, though low temperatures during the winters can drop into the low 40s. Dress should be moderately light, with windbreakers or light jackets worn between April and October, and slightly heavier jackets during the winter months. Rainwear is appropriate between October and May, as rain occurs frequently during this period.

Things to Do in Oviedo

Oviedo is a city of churches, containing beautiful examples of Spanish architecture through the centuries that will be appreciated by anyone with an interest in history or architecture. Built in 842 by King Ramiro I, the San Miguel di Lillo is a beautiful Pre-Romanesque building at the Unesco Patrimony of Humanity site. It's a well-preserved example of the period, along with the Santa Maria del Naranco Hall, which was built during the 9th century as part of the city's palace complex. The Cathedral of San Salvador is a bit more modern, built in the 13th century in the city center. It includes several architectural styles, from Pre-Romanesque to Baroque. If sight-seeing isn't enough encouragement to book cheap flights to Oviedo on Orbitz.com, consider the relaxing beaches, such as the Playa de Ballota. As an alternative, the bars in the city are always enjoyable attractions, especially the Baobob in the heart of the city.