$479 Cheap flight deals from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Barcelona (BCN)

Myrtle Beach International Airport

Booking cheap flights from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is quickly accomplished using Orbitz.com. Flights from Myrtle Beach take off from Myrtle Beach International Airport, formerly known as Myrtle Beach Jetport. Located on the historic site of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, the airport is 3 miles southwest of downtown Myrtle Beach, on Jetport Rd. Airlines serving the airport include Delta, United, US Airways, Allegiant, Spirit, and Porter. It is a hub for Vision Airlines. Both domestic and international flights originate from Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Parking at the Airport

There are three lots available for short-term, long-term, and economy parking at Myrtle Beach International Airport. The short-term and long-term lots are both located directly in front of the terminal. Hourly parking is available for $1.00 per each 20 minutes of parking, up to a maximum of $24.00 per day. Long-term parking can be had at a charge of $2.00 per hour for the first four hours, $9.00 for between four and 24 hours, and $8.00 for each consecutive day after. The economy and credit-card lot offers free shuttles to and from the airport, and parking is $1.00 per hour, up to $7.00 for the first day. Each consecutive day is $6.00.

Transportation at Myrtle Beach International Airport

There are nine car rental agencies located within the terminal building near the baggage claim. If you've rented a car using Orbitz.com, returning it before your flight can be done quickly. Several taxi companies offer transportation to and from the airport, and several nearby hotels offer free shuttle services. A ground transportation coordinator is available in the baggage claim area to assist with finding the right option for each passenger.

Restaurants at the Airport

Myrtle Beach International Airport currently offers a variety of food choices for travelers getting ready to depart, with several more planned to open when the newly expanded terminal begins operations in 2013. Currently, passengers can pick up a breakfast sandwich or fresh sub at the Subway located on the concourse. Java Course Coffee can send you off with a specialty drink, made while you wait. The Boardwalk Café is a new, full-service restaurant, located just before security screening, making one last breakfast with friends or family easy to do. The excitement of the airport expansion and the new business it brings makes booking cheap flights from Myrtle Beach on Orbitz.com the perfect decision.

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.