What airport should I arrive to?

For the Barcelona Teen Residence/Homestay Program, you should arrive to the Barcelona International Airport where you will be met by a school chaperone in the arrival's hall.  You will taken to either the school residence or your host family accommodation.

When should I arrive?

You should plan to arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Saturday between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. For flights from the US/Canada this means leaving the US/Canada on a Saturday and flying overnight for a Sunday morning arrival in Europe.

How can I get to Barcelona from the US/Canada?

There are a handful of international carriers that offer direct flights from the US to Barcelona and they include:

American Airlines (from JFK)

Delta Airlines (from JFK)

Iberia (from JFK)

US Airways (from Philidelphia)

In addition there are numerous international carriers that offer indirect flights (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options)::

Air Canada

Air France

Lufthansa

United Airlines

Can I fly as an Unaccompanied Minor?

Yes, this program does supports students travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor.  Please contact The Learning Traveller to discuss this option before booking the Unaccompanied Minor service with the airline.  Please note: for this program there is $450 service charge to coordinate the special airport pick-up and drop-off requirements.

If I want to make my own travel arrangements can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

And once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans by e-mail so we can inform the school!

Please note: The Barcelona Teen Residence/Homestay Program starts on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday.  You should plan to arrive on Sunday between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM and depart on Saturday between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before Sunday or departures after Saturday. Also, there may be extra transfer charges if you arrive or depart outside of these days or the hours listed above.  Please call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411 if you are having trouble getting flights for the required days/times. 

Once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans so we can inform the school!