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Flights to Spain from Bari

Vueling flies direct from Bari to 18 destinations in Spain. Barcelona is around 2 hours away, and from there the options open up to the Mediterranean coast, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north.

Spain does not work as a single destination. The decision that really shapes the trip is which of the four Spains you are after: the cities, the Mediterranean beaches, the islands or the green north, which looks more like Puglia than anyone expects.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Italy are both in the European Union and the Schengen Area, so Italian and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card or passport. No visa, no extra paperwork.

There are no border checks, but you are still required to carry your documents for the whole trip. If you travel on a non-European passport, check whether your nationality needs a visa on the travel documents page before you book.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport into town. The main gateways are well connected, so there is no need to book a transfer. In Barcelona, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús reach the centre in under half an hour. In Malaga, the commuter train serves the city centre and the Costa del Sol within minutes, and in Palma the shuttle bus covers the 8 km to the old town.

High-speed rail. This is what turns any point of arrival into a whole country. Madrid and Barcelona are around 2 and a half hours apart by train, and lines run from Madrid to Seville, Malaga and Valencia. Flying into one city and out of another usually gets you more from the trip than returning from the same airport.

Meal times. Lunch in Spain is between 14:00 and 16:00, and dinner starts from 21:00, even later in summer. That is later than in Italy, and it takes a couple of days to fall into the rhythm. If your flight lands mid-afternoon, there is time for an unhurried dinner.

Climate by region. The south, with Seville and Malaga, is dry and warm for most of the year, and summers climb above 40°C. The north, from Bilbao to Galicia, is damp and cool. Barcelona and Madrid sit in between, with hot summers and mild winters.

Money, plugs and phones. Spain uses the euro. Plug sockets are types C and F, at 230V. EU roaming rules apply, so a phone on an EU plan works at no extra cost from the minute you land.

Castilian Spanish is the official language, with co-official languages in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia. Italian will get you further than you might expect, though not quite as far as many Italians assume.

What to do in Spain

City break: Barcelona

Modernista architecture, a beach inside the city and a food scene that runs from La Boqueria market to fine-dining restaurants. It is the most direct way in from Bari, and the one that best combines culture and sea without any further travel.

The south: Seville and Malaga

Seville is Spain at its most classic: the Alcázar, the Cathedral, flamenco and neighbourhood tapas bars. Malaga adds the Picasso Museum and the Costa del Sol, with the white villages of the sierra close by. July and August are extreme in both, so spring and autumn are the better bet.

The islands: Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca

The Balearic Islands have direct flights from Bari, with no need to go via the mainland. Palma pairs a medieval old town with coves of clear water, Ibiza brings the nightlife and Menorca the slowest pace of the three. The Canary Islands, with Tenerife and Gran Canaria, work as a winter destination.

The green north: Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela

The Spain that never makes the postcards. Green, damp and with cooking that holds its own against Italian food. Bilbao has the Guggenheim and its pintxos culture, and Santiago marks the end of the Camino with a World Heritage old town.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

What you can take depends on the fare you choose when you book. The simplest fare includes a personal item that goes under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

A weekend in Barcelona works with cabin luggage. Two weeks around Andalusia or a beach holiday call for a checked bag. Deciding while you book saves you surprises at the airport. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.