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Air Travel to Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalonia and is the 2nd largest city in Spain. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, it is a major tourist destination for both Europeans and Americans. Barcelona has a rich heritage and an impressive history. It has renowned architecture, museums and monuments that have been in existence for hundreds of years.
The mild Mediterranean climate and temperate winters make Barcelona an all around vacation destination. Tourists can enjoy miles of of beautiful and pristine beaches. Barcelona is served by the Barcelona international airport which is about 3 km away from the city. The airport serves domestic, European and North American travelers.
To get to Barcelona from the US or Europe, try to fly out of a major city. From the east coast, cities such as Philadelphia, New York, Washington, Newark, Miami and Atlanta offer daily direct flights to Barcelona. In Europe you can find direct flights to Barcelona from London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris and many other major cities.
Examples of US based carriers include: Delta, Continental, America Airlines and even Northwest. Many of the European airlines also provide a direct service to Barcelona; British Airways, AirFrance and Ryan Air are some of the most popular options.
To get the cheapest ticket fares, look through our flights and you can find great deals on all the big carriers. Gone are the days when the large carriers used to pay travel agents to book their tickets, today everyone looks to the internet to get travel specials. What most people have to understand is that air travel is costly; the price of gas has definitely affected ticket prices in the last two years.
Today, the large carriers book their own tickets and pass the savings on to you. The best way to get a cheap ticket to Barcelona from the USA is to fly on a weekday. While there are some European carriers that offer a slightly cheaper fare (less 100 Euros), often you will have to stop over in a city before your final destination. The stop over may be anywhere from 3-10 hours. Perhaps this longer trip plus the stop over may not be worth the savings (unless you are meeting a friend or a relative who works at the airport). The cost of an airline ticket from New York to Barcelona starts at 800 US dollars. For those who are going to Europe anyway, then a stopover in any one of the European cities may prove cheaper. Of course, you will certainly have to pay for the few extra days in a hotel.
The cost of gas has resulted in increased fares for most airlines. To get the cheapest airfare, factor seasonality into your decision. Expect to pay more during the summer and over holidays - these are popular times to travel. Book the tickets a few weeks in advance here at www.Flights.eu and you'll love the Euros you save.
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