$562 Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis - St. Paul (MSP) to Turin (TRN)

Airports in Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis is served by the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is situated to the southeast of the city. Several domestic airlines and three international airlines serve the airport. Travelers looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis can search for flights from several airlines at once on Orbitz.com, including Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a joint military-civilian airport. The airport is situated approximately 10 miles from both downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis.

Parking at Minneapolis Airport

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers a variety of parking options. Covered parking is available for visits lasting more than nine hours at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $22. Value parking is also available at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $16. For visits less than nine hours, short-term parking is available at a rate of $5 for the first hour and up to a maximum of $36 a day.

Transportation at the Minneapolis Airport

Travelers departing from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport can take advantage of a range of transportation services, including car rental companies, van and shuttle services, and taxi services. Public transportation is also available through the Metro Transit. The public bus service serves the Twin Cities metro area. Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Fares average between $38 and $49 for trips to and from downtown Minneapolis. Fares from downtown St. Paul range between $30 and $37.

Restaurants at the Minneapolis Airport

Several dining options are available at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, making it easy for travelers to enjoy breakfast and a cup of coffee or a quick snack prior to boarding their flight. Restaurant options include A&W, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, French Meadow Bakery Cafe, La Brea Bakery Café and Starbucks Coffee. By searching for multiple airlines at once on Orbitz.com, it is easy to find cheap flights from Minneapolis.

Turin Caselle Airport

Torino, or Turin, is a city in northern Italy with a rich cultural history. It is simple to book flights to Torino with Orbitz.com. Torino's main gateway is the Turin Caselle Airport. The airport is inside the town of Caselle and is connected to Torino through the motorway. Turin Caselle Airport is 15 km, or nine miles, from the city center of Torino. The airport received massive renovations for the 1990 FIFA World Cup and again in 2005 for the Winter Olympics. Turin Airport received the ACI Europe Best Airport Awards in 2007 and 2008. Travelers coming from Rome and Naples can book flights on major international carriers such as Lufthansa, Air France and Alitalia. Other airlines that provides service to the airport include Air One, British Airways, Belle Air, RyanAir and Luxair.

Transportation from the Airport

A railway station is located just 150 meters from the terminal, with a train running every 30 minutes to Turin GTT Dora Railway Station. The DoraFly bus takes passengers to the Porta Susa FS Station, the TorinoMetro and to the city centre. The SADEM bus service also operates from the airport to the city centre in around 45 minutes. Those who want to go to the Olympic Mountains can reserve seats to the airport's bus charter. You can make reservations with Orbitz.com or through the airport's website. Travelers can also ride a public taxi located at the exit in the Arrival level or hire a car through the rental companies located near the exit of the arrival area.

Weather in Torino

Torino enjoys a more continental climate rather than a Mediterranean climate. Summers can be warm but not hot, while winters are cold but not harsh. Summer temperatures often average 27 degrees Celsius, while temperatures during the winter months of January and February can drop to negative three degrees Celsius. Spring and autumn bring rain. Packing a holiday planner can help you note and remember the quite unpredictable weather in Torino

Major Attractions in Torino

The city is not as popular as Rome or Florence, but it boasts pleasant villas, scenic views of the Italian Alps and examples of Baroque architecture. It is the home of the renowned Turin Shroud, or Duomo di San Giovanni, a controversial relic that is stored in a vault underneath Turin's Cathedral. Palazzo Reale is a grand declaration of the city's royal history. Other notable buildings include the Palazzo Cavour, Palazzo Madama and the Santuario della Consolata. Budget flights to Torino can be scheduled with Orbitz.com.