$245 Cheap flight deals from Asheville (AVL) to Barcelona (BCN)

Asheville Airport Information

The Asheville Regional Airport, the primary airport serving the greater Asheville region, is located less than 15 miles south of downtown Asheville and is easily accessible via Highways 240 and 26. Book your cheap flights from Asheville using Orbitz.com, and you will be able to choose from all of the domestic airlines that service the airport, including Delta, Allegiant, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking in Asheville

The short-term parking lot is situated directly across from the terminals. Short-term rates are $12.50 per day. The long-term lot, located directly behind the short-term lot, charges a maximum of $8 per day or $48 per week. There is an overflow lot with a short, five-minute walk to the terminals, and it is available when the other two lots become full. All of the lots have a maximum 30-day stay before cars are considered to be abandoned.

Ground Transportation in Asheville

Low-cost buses from the downtown area to the airport are available via transit route 6, charging a fare of $1. Several cab companies can also get you to the airport on time. The average taxi charges a flat rate of $2.50 plus $2.50 for each mile. When you book your discount ticket through Orbitz.com, you might have saved enough to be able to hire a private car or limousine service for your airport transportation.

Restaurants in Asheville

The Asheville airport's terminal may be small, but it is comfortable and offers plenty of amenities for travelers waiting to take off. The Blue Ridge Tavern is available for a quick beverage or light nosh, and its concierge program takes customer service to the extreme. Order anything off the restaurant's menu at least 20 minutes before flight time, and it will deliver your food to you at the Tavern, while you are at the gate or even after you have boarded your plane. Enjoy your trip wherever your final destination is, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to find cheap flights from Asheville.

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.