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Airports Information in Tenerife

Today, you can easily find cheap flights from Tenerife with the help of Orbitz.com. Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the main airports serving Tenerife. The Tenerife South Airport is located 37 miles south of the city, while the Tenerife North Airport is located seven miles to the west of the city. The Tenerife South Airport is served by Adria Airways, Arkefly, Aerosvit and Enter Air, amongst others. Iberia, Finnair and SBA Airlines are just some of the carriers available at the Tenerife North Airport.

Parking and Transportation at the Airports

The south airport offers 866 parking spaces for both short- and long-term parking. Parking for 15 minutes or less is free at the short-term parking lot. At the north airport, parking for 30 minutes or less is free. However, hourly rates are introduced after the free period. Both airports are served by public buses and taxis that run to and from the airport. If you opt for a taxi service, you should agree on the fare before you start your journey.

Restaurants at the Airports

Bar Tenerife, Café Rittazza, Café Careca and Bar Dorada are just some of the restaurants that offer quick bites at the TFN. Some of the restaurants found at Tenerife South Airport include the Bill Bentley pub, the SSP Ritazza Caféteria-bar and the Ibense Bornay cafe. In addition to cheap flights from Tenerife, Orbitz.com also offers budget accommodation deals.

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.