What airport should I arrive to?

For the Teen Homestay Program in Seville, you should arrive to the Seville International Airport where you will be met by a school chaperone in the arrival's hall.  You will taken to your homestay in Seville which is about 12 km from the Seville International Airport.

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 Seville from the US/Canada?

There are no direct flights between the US/Canada and Seville so you will need to change planes at an airport hub in the UK or Europe (typically London, Paris, Madrid, etc.). Here is a list of airlines that fly into Seville International Airport (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Iberia www.iberia.com

Air Europa www.aireuropa.com

British Airways GB Airways www.ba.com

Air France www.airfrance.com

Basiq Air Transavia www.transavia.com

Air Berlin www.airberlin.com

HLX-TUIfly www.tuifly.com

Spanair www.spanair.com

Vueling Airlines www.vueling.com

Ryanair www.ryanair.com

Aerlingus www.aerlingus.com

Can I fly as an Unaccompanied Minor?

This program does not support students travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor. If you do not feel comfortable flying without this status you may want to consider the following programs:

Teen Homestay Program in Costa Rica

I'm not comfortable making an overseas flight connection at an international airport

We completely understand your concern.   If this is your first independent overseas trip you may prefer to attend a program that does not involve an overseas flight connection. If this is the case, we suggest you consider either the Teen Residence Program in Tarragona (you can fly into Barcelona) or the Teen Homestay Program in Costa Rica.

Can The Learning Traveller recommend a travel agency that can help me with my travel arrangements?

The Learning Traveller and STA Travel have joined together to offer participants customized and affordable travel options.  STA Travel is the worldwide leader in student and youth travel, offering low fares, flexible tickets, and expert advice from experienced travel advisors.  Together, The Learning Traveller and STA Travel offer all of the support and services you'll need to make your language learning adventure memorable, worthwhile and fun!

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 Teen Homestay Program in Seville 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!