$37 Cheap flight deals from Oslo (OSL) to Barcelona (BCN)

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen is the main airport that serves the Oslo area. The airport is located five miles from downtown Oslo at Edvard Munchs veg, 2060 Gardermoen, where it provides flights to nearly 21 million passengers a year, making it the second busiest airport in Norway. Orbitz.com can assist travelers in locating cheap flights from Oslo on some of the twenty-three airlines that service the airport, including United, Scandinavian, British Airways and Finnair.

Parking at the Airport

There are two parking garages and six outdoor parking areas available at the Oslo Airport. The outdoor lots are conveniently located within walking distance to the main terminal while a free shuttle bus is available from the other parking areas further away. Parking in these lots can be charged by the hour, day or week. Free express parking is available for the first 30 minutes in the P-zones and short-term parking is available for up to 24 hours. A facility in parking garage P10 also offers car care services so your car can get a polish or repairs while you are away.

Transportation to the Airport

Orbitz.com can help locate the cheapest rental cars in the area for transportation to and from Oslo Airport. Rental agencies located at the airport include Hertz, Avis, Eurocar and Budget. The Airport Express Train provides transportation from the Oslo Central Station to the airport every 20 minutes for a flat fee, while Airport Express buses depart for the airport every 20 minutes from various hotels in the region including the Clarion Royal and the Furuset. Airport taxi services are also available at metered rates to and from the airport from various locations throughout the city.

Dining Options Before You Leave

For travelers who wish to grab a bite of breakfast before their flight, the Monolitten Café offers a sit-down breakfast menu with various hot and cold dishes from around the world. Several McDonald's outlets can also be found around Oslo if you would like a cup of coffee before heading to the airport. Using Orbitz.com, you can book cheap flights from Oslo and confirm all your travel plans in advance so you are sure to have a smooth and hassle-free trip.

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.