$488 Cheap flight deals from Boise (BOI) to Barcelona (BCN)

Boise Airport Information

Boise Airport is located less than five miles from downtown Boise and is the primary area serving the greater Boise area. When you book cheap flights from Boise through Orbitz.com, you will be able to choose from all of the major domestic air passenger carriers that service the airport, including Alaska Airlines, Southwest, Delta, United and US Airways. A variety of private charter air carriers also service the airport.

Airport Parking in Boise

The Boise Airport has four areas for parking, so you are sure to find one to fit your needs. The short-term lot is the closest to the terminals and costs a maximum of $21.50 per day. The garage offers covered shelter for your car, and the daily rate is $11.50. The long-term lot caps out at $9.00 per day, and the economy lot is only $7.50 per day. Because the airport runs a free shuttle service to the terminals for those who park in the economy lot, that lot is only opened when the long-term lot is completely full. You can check the parking status on the airport's website (iflyboise.com) or on the gateway sign at the airport's entrance.

Ground Transportation in Boise

You can hop on a bus at the first-floor green curb outside of baggage claim. Valley Ride serves Ada and Canyon counties, while Sun Valley Express offers transportation to Sun Valley and Tamarack. The Boise Shuttle Service offers hotel transfers and charter services in and around the Boise Valley. You can pick up a taxi on the lower level across the median at the black curb. Expect the fare to be roughly $10 to $15 for transportation to the downtown area. When you reserve a discount hotel room through Orbitz.com, you can choose one that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Restaurants in Boise

The Boise Airport may be small, but it has a good selection of dining venues where you can grab a quick snack or a full meal. The Kopper Pub & Grill is located outside the terminals at 2661 Airport Way. The terminal food court features a Quiznos, Maui Tacos, McDonalds and Villa Pizza. The Great American Bagel & Bakery is located on Concourse B along with Home Team Sports Bar, and the Outpost Café offers power via USB outlets before the security checkpoint on the second-floor rotunda. Have a safe trip where you are headed, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to book cheap flights from Boise.

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.