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Flights From Huntsville

The Huntsville International Airport services Huntsville, Alabama. The airport offers flights from Huntsville aboard multiple airlines, both domestically and internationally. Reservations can be made using Orbitz.com on airlines including American, AirTran, Delta, and United, among others. The airport, which served over 1.2 million passengers in 2011, is located at 1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd., about nine miles from the city's central business district.

Parking at Huntsville International Airport

Parking at Huntsville International Airport is available on five covered deck levels. Visitors to the airport can park on a short-term basis on parking deck level one for a maximum of $24 a day. Long-term parking is available on deck levels two through six for $10 a day, with economy parking spaces behind the parking deck for use at $8 a day. Ten-minute waiting spaces are provided for drop-offs free of charge.

Transportation to the Airport

Access provided to the airport from I-565 makes transportation to catch a flight easy. Transport is available by hotel shuttle from several of the hotels in the city, as well as by city bus and taxi. The taxi ride is generally the quickest, with trips from the city center taking approximately 15 minutes.

Breakfast Before Departing

Several food and beverage concession areas are available in the airport for breakfast before catching one of the flights from Huntsville arranged through Orbitz.com. The Grille Restaurant is located in the Sheraton at the airport for a sit-down breakfast, while an AirHost stand provides food and beverages to go. The Blue Plate Café offers a delicious breakfast outside the airport for more leisurely travelers.

Istanbul Area Airports

Orbitz.com offers cheap flights to Istanbul and vacation packages that let you explore this fascinating city, which spans two separate continents. The main airport for the city, Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, is located on the European side of the city, about 24 kilometers from the downtown area. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is on the Asian side of Istanbul, about 35 kilometers southeast of the city center. Istanbul Atatürk International Airport handles flights from over 70 airlines, including British Airways, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air France. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport serves over 30 airlines, including Sky Airlines, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, and SunExpress.

Getting to the Airport

From Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, arriving visitors can opt to take the metro train or sea bus into Istanbul. The Sabiha Gokcen airport shuttle makes regular trips from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to various points within the city, and it costs 10 euro per person. Visitors can also get into the city from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport via sea bus or public bus. Both airports are also accessible via taxi.

Weather Conditions in Istanbul

In the summer, high temperatures average around 82 degrees Fahrenheit in June and July and drop to lows of around 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Rain is uncommon in the summer, although the humidity remains high during the summer months. Winters are often cold and snowy. In January, temperatures average between 37 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall tend to be mild, and the bargain prices offered during these seasons make them ideal for a visit.

Vacationing in Istanbul

Take in a bit of history with a visit to Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, or one of the many Ottoman mosques scattered throughout the city. Archaeology museums are another popular attraction, or you can get tickets for a cruise on the Bosphorus to get a view of the city from the water. Once you know the sights you want to see in Turkey, check out Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Istanbul at any time of the year.